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Limestone Development Foundation and Limestone Chamber of Commerce are merging

The Limestone Chamber of Commerce and Limestone Development Foundation recently held a joint-meeting on Nov. 19 in which a small number of guests convened at the Loring Bunker Inn and others attended via Zoom. The organizations announced their plan to merge, elected officials and board members and discussed projects and businesses within the town.

Pronto Burrito and Big Cheese Pizza temporarily closing due to potential COVID-19 exposures

Two central Aroostook restaurants temporarily closed their doors due to potential exposure to COVID-19, a new development for local restaurants as cases continue to rise across The County.

Ash borer spreads further in Maine

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service on Nov. 19 reported evidence of spread of emerald ash borer within regulated areas of Maine, including in Aroostook County.

Cell carrier offers anti-fraud tips

An estimated 30 million people in the United States each year are victims of fraud, according to ConsumerProtect. Investopedia lists the most common types of consumer fraud as identity theft, credit and debit card fraud, deceptive interest rate reduction robocalls and fake charities.

Kiwanis donation

The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle made a stop at the United Way of Aroostook office recently to present a donation to the “High Five Turkey Drive.”

Houlton Regional Hospital’s ‘quenching’ of MRI machine creates smoky phenomenon

Workers at Houlton Regional Hospital witnessed an unusual sight on the afternoon of Monday, Nov. 16, as plumes of what looked to be white smoke started emitting out of the hospital’s Sigrid Tomkins Health Center near its entrance.

Dental association awards task force

The Maine Dental Association’s Re-Opening Task Force, a committee made up of a variety of dental professionals, has been recognized with the 2020 MDA President’s Award.

Houlton Rotary Club unveils auction plans

As the Houlton Rotary Club celebrates its 100th year of “Service Above Self,” the group has announced this year’s 65th annual Houlton Rotary Radio, TV and Internet Auction will look a little bit different this year.

UMPI welcomes new faculty and staff

The University of Maine at Presque Isle welcomed eight new faculty and staff in the first part of the 2020-2021 academic year.

SAD 1 school board to meet Wednesday in Presque Isle

The SAD 1 Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at the Presque Isle High School cafeteria.

Presque Isle Kiwanis meeting

The Presque Isle Kiwanis Club recently hosted guest speaker Galen Weibley, Presque Isle director of economic and community development, who discussed the city's new downtown plan.

Small business owners prepare for ‘very different’ holiday shopping season

For many shoppers, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new norms, including curbside pickups, increased online ordering and social distancing. But many business owners in Presque Isle are optimistic about this holiday season.

Nov. 20 Walk with a Doc program to feature diabetes education

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital will offer its next Walk with a Doc session on Friday, Nov. 20 from 12-1 p.m. at the Aroostook Center Mall. This month’s featured guest will be Jennifer Smith, RN, the hospital’s diabetes educator.

Cell carrier turns on 5G network for parts of Maine

US Cellular customers in parts of Maine are now able to access the company's 5G network.

AR Gould Hospital seeks volunteers

Volunteers help patients and staff in a variety of ways at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital. That role had to be curtailed during COVID-19 as the hospital put the volunteer program on hold for the safety of the older volunteers that have been the backbone of the program.

AMHC receives 2020 Caring About Lives in Maine Award

Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. has announced that the AMHC Zero Suicide Leadership Team was selected for the 2020 Caring About Lives in Maine Award.

Telethon returns to help keep the County warm

The weather has now turned cold and already hundreds of families in Aroostook County have struggled to stay warm in their homes. The United Way of Aroostook aims to help with the Helping Hands for Warm and Safe Homes Telethon in two weeks.

Extension association plans annual meeting

The executive board members of the Aroostook County Extension Association will host the association's annual meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.

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