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Utility work will cut power briefly in parts of Presque Isle Friday morning

Electrical utility crews will perform planned maintenance early Friday morning in parts of Presque Isle's former base area.

Troop F Report, Aug. 10-16, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 10-16, including the following.

Troop F Report, Aug. 17-23, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug.17-23, including the following.

UMaine System chancellor visits UMPI, praises COVID-19 prevention efforts

University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy had positive things to say about the University of Maine at Presque Isle's response to the COVID-19 pandemic during a recent visit to the campus.

Caribou High School now offering in-person, hybrid and remote learning

Caribou High School recently adopted the “green” education model, allowing students to attend school five days a week, starting Sept. 21.

Caribou police earn ‘above average’ wages compared with other towns

Caribou City Council discussed police wages and morale during a Sept. 21 meeting, with the plan to hold similar discussions concerning the public works and fire and ambulance departments during future meetings.

Houlton Airport to receive $4 million for taxiway reconstruction

Houlton International Airport has been selected to receive a total of $4.4 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Improvement Program and the CARES Act, which has provided relief funds throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Viking golfers have perfect start to season

The Caribou Vikings golf team kicked off the fist high school competition since COVID-19 halted all sports during volleyball season this past March.

U.S. Sen. Collins joins roundtable discussion with Aroostook County Action Program

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine participated in a roundtable discussion at the Aroostook County Action Program’s (ACAP) Houlton Center to highlight local success stories and discuss the innovative two-generation, or whole family, approach to alleviating poverty that Collins has advocated for at the federal level.

Debate made choice clear

To the editor: After watching the Senate candidate debate on Friday night [Sept. 11], two things became clear to us. Senator Collins represents the past while Sara Gideon represents the future.

A few observations from a summer spent in recovery

After detailing the start of the summer with a wild, midnight ambulance trip for a broken leg, the summer was spent in recovery. Still healing but not letting things get in the way.

Charter makes deadline for councilors to pay taxes clear

To the editor: When the charter commission put together a new charter in 2011, one of the new rules was the stipulation that a councilor’s property taxes had to be paid on or before Dec. 31 of the previous year.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 21, 2020

75 Years Ago - September 27, 1945 Winslow elected head of bankers in Aroostook -- Aroostook county Bankers met at the Aroostook Valley Country Club in Fort Fairfield for their annual meeting on Sept. 12, 1945.

Dr. Madigan’s desk returned to his family

Well worn, slightly larger than a standard desk, the middle drawer does not fully close any longer but the stature behind this desk will live on.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 21, 2020

100 Years Ago - Sept. 29, 1920 Returned to Houlton — Cu Carroll, who for the past year has been employed in the Scates Drug Store at Caribou, has returned to Houlton and entered the employ of Leighton & Feeley.

More promotions in Cary nursing department

Cary Medical Center has announced additional promotions in the department of nursing. Chelsea Szabo, RN has been named outpatient nurse manager and Kaitlyn Umphrey, RN has been appointed oncology nurse manager and will continue her role as patient navigator.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of September 21, 2020

115 Years Ago - Sept. 27, 1905 Worker -- Cyrus Small is working in H.H. Whitney’s furniture store mornings and afternoons before and after store hours.

Celebrate World Reflexology Day

Reflexology organizations around the world are coming together to celebrate World Reflexology Week and help bring awareness for a healthier world. World Reflexology Week is the week of Sept. 21-27.

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