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Higher state heat pump rebates to potentially benefit Aroostook homeowners

A new state initiative regarding rebates for heat pump purchases will benefit numerous people in Aroostook County looking to reduce home heating costs.

Woodland officials discuss meeting with other towns affected by EMS rate increase

Woodland officials have discussed holding one or more meetings with other towns affected by Caribou’s higher cost contracts for EMS and fire service to figure out how to negotiate what they consider a fairer deal.

Strong offense helps Presque Isle girls take down John Bapst

The Presque Isle girls basketball team beat John Bapst 52-42 at home on Monday, Jan. 20, in a game the Wildcats led throughout.

Caribou Viking wrestlers claim five victories

The Caribou wrestlers now have 15 dual meet victories this season after claiming three wins during a Jan. 18 event held at Penobscot Valley High School and two victories Jan. 15 at Lincoln.

County Faces: Bob Tweedie of Westfield

Bob Tweedie of Westfield has some advice for aging baby boomers: Stay active and learn from elders past and present.

Welcome to second session

I’m proud to say my colleagues and I have made a lot of progress on this issue last session, but we know that there is still more work to be done.

Making way for a new year in Mapleton

The Mapleton Lions Club thanks all who attended the New Year’s Eve dance to support club charities. The severe weather reduced attendance some for the event, but every partygoer enjoyed the music of Wally and the Virginian.

Viking girls victorious against Foxcroft Academy

The Caribou Viking girls won against Foxcroft Academy by 12 points during a Jan. 20 game, which ended with a score of 62-50.

Presque Isle Middle School Students of the Month

Presque Isle Middle School recently congratulated its Students of the Month for December 2019.

SAD 70 menu – Week of January 22, 2020

Breakfast is served with choice of cereal, assorted fruit juice and white or chocolate milk.

RSU 50 menu – Week of January 22, 2020

Choice of 1 percent white or fat-free chocolate milk; assorted fruit juice and fresh fruit.

SAD 29 menu – Week of January 22, 2020

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

Camaraderie and common goals

Since routes 1 and 161 converge in Caribou, our city is a gateway to other parts of Aroostook County and what happens here affects our neighbors.

East Grand school menu – Week of January 22, 2020

Breakfast is served with milk, fruit and juice.

Speaker at MLK Day celebration encourages audience to follow own dreams

Rashaad Johnson lauded King as a vital example of how someone can overcome the hardships and boundaries around themselves to change something they see as unjust.

Shires reap football awards at Little Ten Conference banquet

The Houlton Football team had its strongest showing since the program’s inception at the Little Ten Conference awards banquet last month.

Van Buren boys beat Easton in fierce matchup

Van Buren beat Easton 63-54 on Thursday, after a fiercely competitive game in which the two teams swapped leads several times.

County Physical Therapy plans Bangor expansion

County Physical Therapy, which has been serving Aroostook County since 1987, will open a new clinic in Bangor on Jan. 27.

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