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“Stuff the Bus” donation

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle met up recently with Sarah Ennis, United Way executive director, to give a donation of school supplies for the “Stuff the Bus”event, which collects donated supplies to present to local schoolchildren.

Pet rescue, Agency on Aging team up to feed furry friends

The need for meaningful companionship is universal, but for older people who often live alone or far from family and close friends, fellowship is a key to living happier and longer.

SAD 1 board of directors to meet Wednesday, Aug. 19

The next SAD 1 Board of Directors meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug.19, 2020, at the Presque Isle High School Cafeteria.

An historical look at Houlton’s prominent women

Houlton Rotary Club met virtually on Monday, Aug. 3, with Rotarian and Houlton Historian Leigh Cummings delivering a presentation titled “Strong Women of Houlton.”

Wotton awarded Maine’s Golden Apple award

Angie Wotton, district manager of the Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District has been awarded Maine’s Golden Apple Award.

Hospital unit inspection reveals zero deficiencies

Houlton Regional Hospital’s Radiology Department had its yearly Mammography Quality Stands Act inspection on July 22.

Good performance earns city $10,549 from Maine Municipal Association

Presque Isle municipal officials are pleased to announce that the city has received a dividend check in the amount of $10,659 from the Maine Municipal Association as a result of its good loss experience and loss prevention programs.

Pines marks National Health Center Week

Pines Health Services will celebrate National Health Center Week 2020 next week, from Aug. 9 through 15.

Employee earns insurance license

Christopher Anderson, president of the F.A. Peabody Company, has announced that Kelly Wark of the company’s Presque Isle office has earned her Property and Casualty license.

Employee earns insurance license

Christopher Anderson, president of the F.A. Peabody Company, has announced that Brittney Shields of the company’s Caribou office has earned her Property and Casualty license.

Maine CF’s equity fund seeks grant applications

The Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund is accepting applications from nonprofits for project and capacity-building grants that address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) issues and needs.

Credit union hires new Houlton manager

The County Federal Credit Union has announced that Dawn Larrabee has been hired as branch manager in Houlton. The position became available when Kyle Taylor transferred to the Presque Isle branch.

Houlton Rotary Club learns about local aging issues

The Houlton Rotary Club met on July 27 with special guest Joy Barresi-Saucier, a fellow Rotarian from the Presque Isle Club who has contributed to Rotary efforts at the district level.

AMHC brings neuro rehab to Houlton

The Center for Integrated Neuro Rehab, a program of Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc., has announced that it now offers services in Houlton as well as Caribou.

NMCC to share water treatment course at South Portland campus

Southern Maine Community College and Northern Maine Community College are partnering to offer the Presque Isle campus’ water treatment technology program in South Portland this fall.

Katahdin Collaborative hires new coordinator

The Katahdin Collaborative has hired Megan Marquis as its new coordinator. She started work with the region on July 1.

Caribou’s Nylander Museum opens again after pandemic closure

The Nylander Museum of Natural History reopened Saturday after being closed since mid-March due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rotary Club hosts Red Cross speakers

Houlton Rotary Club met virtually Monday, July 20 as the club hosted American Red Cross speakers, Tom Hinman, Paula Coyle, and Mary Green.

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