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Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of January 26, 2022

75 Years Ago - Jan. 23, 1947 Sidney Cook elected president of athletic group — Sidney Cook was elected president of the newly organized Presque Isle Athletic Association at a meeting of the directors. Other officers named were vice president, Gustave Johnson; secretary, Wilfred Trafton; treasurer, Robert Andrews.

Donation for local cancer patients

Ron Doustou of Presque Isle, right, recently won two Christmas light display contests, earning first place from 96.9 Radio and second prize from the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 26, 2022

115 Years Ago - Jan. 24, 1907 Ending one job to start another -- Robt. McLellan, mail carrier on route number one, has resigned his position, and, it is understood, will enter into business with L.J. Sherwood. Mr McLellan has many friends on his route who will be sorry to hear of his resignation.

Community food box distributions planned in February

Getting food and good nutrition is something all people need to remain healthy and happy. Whether it is a meal in a dining center, one delivered to the home, or a shelf stable commodity to help extend the monthly food budget, staff at the Aroostook Agency on Aging can connect older persons or those who are disabled to a service that will help meet their needs.

Caribou City Council approves TIF expansion, discusses broadband options

Caribou councilors unanimously approved amending the city's Downtown Tax Increment Financing District on Monday, thus expanding the number of businesses eligible for tax incentives.

Sen. Stewart informs council of $800 million state budget surplus

Maine State Sen. Trey Stewart, R-Aroostook, told Houlton Town Council Monday night that the state has more than $800 million in its supplemental budget.

Caribou Men’s Bowling League Results as of Jan. 20, 2022

Teams County Federal Credit Union (90-42), County Boys (82-50), Sports Inn (67-65), Logjammers (62-70), Fournier’s Transportation (56-76), Knights of Columbus (54-78), Bell’s Body and Paint (57-87).

Hospital completes fundraising campaign with community support

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital recently announced it has successfully met its cardiac telemonitoring fundraising goal nine months earlier than planned thanks to tremendous community support.

King-Thomas Trust Scholarship applications available

Applications for the King-Thomas Trust Scholarship for alumni of SAD 32 and 2022 graduates of Ashland District School are now being accepted.

SACS students going for WinterKids gold

Students from RSU 50 are participating in the WinterKids Winter Games, where students compete in a series of outdoor physical activity and nutrition challenges designed to help them be active in the winter and learn healthy habits.

SAD 29 menu – Week of January 26, 2022

Breakfast for all Schools Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1 percent and skim milk.

Agency on Aging offers online programs, events in February

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

Flipping the flakes for profit

The great snow battles have begun. Those lovely flakes have fallen and thanks to rampant frolicking undercover of darkness, they have multiplied. Consult your parents on lesson number nine of the birds and the bees for how to.

Historically speaking – Week of January 26, 2022

Presque Isle has long been a bastion of higher education. Today, the City boasts the University of Maine at Presque Isle (founded in 1903), Northern Maine Community College (founded in 1961), and the graduate program for Husson University.

Bishop Deeley announces priest assignment

Bishop Robert Deeley has appointed Fr. Anthony Korir, SMA as parochial vicar at Parish of the Precious Blood (Holy Rosary Church, Caribou; Sacred Heart Church, Caribou; Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church

Aroostook County Action Program receives support from Maine Cancer Foundation

Aroostook County Action Program was generously awarded an initial two-year grant of $35,000 for Project TEACH (Transportation, Education, Access, Care, Housing) from the Maine Cancer Foundation to help realize the foundation’s mission of reducing cancer incidence and mortality in Maine.

Wintergreen receives $10,000 grant from Onion Foundation

Wintergreen Arts Center recently received $10,000 from the Onion Foundation’s Fall Grant Cycle. The gift goes to support Wintergreen’s general operations.

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of January 26, 2022

I am ready for spring. The colder weather and snow has worn out its welcome with me. With the colder weather, we eat heartier meals than we would during the summer months. We heard from Kathy in Caribou. Kathy tells us that her family enjoys casseroles this time of year.

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