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PI International Airport planning for normal summer flight schedule

Presque Isle International Airport is expecting to see a substantial increase in travelers this summer and is planning to adapt the flight schedule to meet that demand.

City Council decides to get more answers before offering facade improvement funds this fall

The Caribou City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, April 20, to table a discussion regarding the expansion of the Facade Improvement Grant Program to include a fall award until questions about compliance and program cost can be answered.

Caribou Library plans virtual, in-person activities for remainder of spring

After a year of hosting mostly virtual activities for the community, the Caribou Public Library is encouraging people to check out fun, small-scale activities while remaining safe.

Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments and retirements

Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the following priest assignments and retirements. All assignments are effective Friday, July 30.

Quinlan earns Principal’s Award

Alaina Quinlan of Caribou, a senior at Caribou High School, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal's Award, Principal Dr. Eric McGough announced.

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of April 19, 2021

I am excited at the change of seasons. I feel I can breathe when I go outside. I find I pause before going into the house or the car. In the colder weather I rush to get from point A to point B. It feels like I just keep on keeping on just to get through winter.

Health care providers offer tips on advance directives

In honor of the recent National Health Care Decisions Day on April 16, two providers with Northern Light Primary Care in Fort Fairfield recently shared information to make the process of completing an advance directive easier.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 12-18, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 12-18, including the following.

Houlton Recreation Department announces summer programs

Although programs may look a little different this summer, the Houlton Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of summer activities for youth in the Houlton area.

Behind the barking

Dogs bark to communicate with each other and with their owners, but sometimes all that barking can get out of hand. Constant barking can fray a family’s nerves and create turmoil in a neighborhood.

Mapleton Lions to reformat annual auction

At the Mapleton Lions Club’s last meeting, the members decided to postpone the club’s annual charity auction due to COVID-19 restrictions. The first Saturday in May for nearly 60 years has been the date of the auction.

Organizations unite to fill gaps for local families

When a gap in services was realized, three local organizations pulled together to help serve families throughout Aroostook County.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of April 19, 2021

100 Years Ago - April 20, 1921 At the Houlton court -- Nearly all of Caribou’s lawyers were in Houlton Tuesday for the opening of the court sessions.

Cary to host virtual Building a Recovery Community event May 13

Cary Medical Center will host a virtual event, “Building a Recovery Community,” on Thursday, May 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event is being planned as an activity during National Hospital Week.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of April 19, 2021

100 Years Ago - April 21, 1921 New officers -- At the annual meeting of the Fidelity Trust Co. held in Portland last week, two former Houlton men were among the officers elected. Major Roland Clark was appointed vice president in charge of the Bond Department, and Hon. Leonard Pierce was elected a member of its advisory board.

Cary 100 Miles in 100 Days Fitness Challenge tops 300 participants

Cary Medical Center’s 100 Miles in 100 Days Fitness Challenge got off to a great start. The challenge which began officially on April 1, has registered over 300 participants from throughout the County and beyond. The goal of the challenge is to get people to walk 100 miles in 100 days and track their progress to win prizes.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of April 19, 2021

75 Years Ago - April 18, 1946 President of the Bar Association -- At an annual meeting of the Aroostook County Bar Association held at the CourtHouse in Houlton, the following officers were elected: Carl A. Welck, President; W. Scott Brown, Vice president; James C. Madigan, Treasurer; Albert P. Putnam, Secretary.

Presque Isle saddened by loss of beloved community leader

Milt Smith loved to fly. Like the most agile of birds, he’d soar near the clouds, taking in the long-distance view of the community he loved and served. Sometimes in his single-engine fixed-wing plane and sometimes in the Hopper, the one-man balloon he built, Milt Smith could momentarily step back from his busy world to look and listen before he was back on the ground, running.

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