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Festival of Trees is a go this December

The St. Apollonia Dental Clinic’s popular Festival of Trees will take place this year after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the organizing committee has announced.

Neighborhood Books ribbon cutting

Neighborhood Books, located at 375 Main Street, Presque Isle, recently marked their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

2021 Mechanized Logging Operations Program Graduation held Sept. 16

Twelve graduates of Maine’s only college training program for operators of mechanized logging equipment were recognized Thursday, Sept. 16, at an outdoor, socially distanced ceremony held at the site where they spent weeks harvesting timber using sophisticated state-of-the-art machines like those they will encounter in the logging industry.

Births at A.R. Gould Hospital – August 2021

The following births were recorded at A.R. Gould Hospital in August.

University of Maine Chancellor Malloy brings fall tour to The County

On Tuesday, Oct. 19, University of Maine system Chancellor Dannel Malloy, made a visit to the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus.

$3.1 million in federal funds may help make Loring more attractive for new businesses

The federal government has designated $3.1 million in funds to improve roadways and demolish blighted buildings at the former Loring Airforce Base.

ACAP asks community to adopt sober October

Aroostook County Action Program is asking the community to participate in “Sober October” by pledging to abstain from drinking alcohol this month.

Houlton Salvation Army announces Christmas application dates

The Salvation Army of Houlton continues its 133-year tradition of assistance to families throughout the year and at Christmas.

Wintergreen receives donation

Wintergreen Arts Center recently received a $2,500 gift from State Farm Agent John Harvell and his wife Heather Harvell. This gift secures $2,500 in matching grant funds from the State Farm Companies Foundation.

SAD 29 menu – Week of October 13, 2021

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

Births at Cary Medical Center for July – September of 2021

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center.

Caribou self-sufficiency program leads to success

The Caribou Housing Authority recently reported one of its participants in its Family Self-Sufficiency Program has successfully graduated.

New store, Simply Lovely Gifts, opens under Mini Music Shop

The owners of the Mini Music Shop along Houlton’s Main Street are getting a significant expansion.

Haunted hayride returns to Linneus to bring frightful delight

After taking a year off due to the pandemic, the Linneus Haunted Hayride is back, and serving up new frightful attractions to celebrate the Halloween season.

Presque Isle City Council holds workshops on 2022 budget

The Presque Isle City Council convened budget workshops on Oct. 12, 13 and 14, at the Sargent Community Center to discuss the numbers for each department.

Stackhouse named NMCC interim director of admissions

Northern Maine Community College is pleased to announce that Sarah Stackhouse has been named the interim director of admissions and outreach.

Two staff members at ACAP receive Restorative Practice Certification

PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook County Action Program proudly recognizes two of its staff members for their continued professional development.

Houlton Public Works garage needs to replace underground fuel tank

The town of Houlton is exploring options for its public works garage after an underground fuel tank failed a recent test.

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