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Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield receive grants to hold Maine Bicentennial events

The city of Presque Isle, the Presque Isle Historical Society and the Maine Potato Blossom Festival are among hundreds of Maine cities, towns and nonprofits who have received grants from the latest round of funds from the Maine Bicentennial Commission.

United airline cuts local flights

Officials with the City of Presque Isle announced that United Airlines has reduced its service in all areas, including at the Presque Isle International Airport.

Chapman elects selectperson and assessor at annual meeting

As many towns across Maine chose to cancel their annual town meetings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chapman decided to go through with its meeting, albeit with a limited number of people in attendance.

Maine Potato Board Visits Washington, D.C.

Several members of the Maine Potato Board recently met with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, while in Washington, D.C., for the National Potato Council Fly-In annual meeting.

Social distancing can have dire consequences for domestic violence victims

While the Hope and Justice Project has seen a decrease in recent calls to its hotline, staff members have begun to worry about the potential effects that social isolation can have on clients.

Community comes together to help Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the state, the local community has come together to help the Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department through making several donations.

Houlton hospital staff, community pitch in to make extra masks and gowns

Across the country, particularly areas that have been hard-hit by the coronavirus, some doctors and hospitals fret over shortages of protective gear like hospital masks and gowns.

Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office says suspects are falsely claiming to have COVID-19

On Friday, Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen said law enforcement agencies across The County were battling a disturbing new trend -- suspects falsely claiming they have COVID-19.

Bradbury earns Principal’s Award

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School Principal, Dr. Kay York, has announced senior Brayden Bradbury of Bridgewater is the recipient of the 2020 Principal’s Award.

Caribou company gives to hospital cancer fund

The United Insurance Agency in Caribou recently presented the Jefferson Cary Foundation with a donation in support of the foundation’s 2019 Annual Appeal fundraising campaign.

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of March 30

I would ask that you not panic buy at your local stores this week. Just buy what you need. Companies are still making these products and trucks are still delivering these products. The shortage you perceive, is the shortage that is being created by “panic buying.”

Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum struggles to make ends meet

Amid all of the coronavirus closures, the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum officials find themselves wondering how they will make ends meet.

NMCC classes transition to online, campus limits number of staff members onsite

Northern Maine Community College is transitioning much of its coursework to online learning due to increased efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

As COVID-19 cases rise in Maine, A.R. Gould limits testing and visitors

Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle has announced more stringent priorities on virus testing and new visitor restrictions.

Auxiliary presents $1,000 scholarship

Riley Elizabeth McNeal of Caribou was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Cary Medical Center Auxiliary.

Cary Medical Center updates visitation policy

Cary Medical Center is asking patients and visitors to only use the emergency room entrance, where they will be screened prior to entering the building.

Agency on Aging warns senior citizens of COVID-19-related phone, internet scams

With fears of COVID-19 on the rise, there has also been an increase in medical-related scams targeting senior citizens, who are among the people most vulnerable to infection.

SAD 1 runs school lunch program amid COVID-19 pandemic

In the new program, food service staff provide students breakfasts and lunches from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday, at locations around the Presque Isle area.

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