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Brunswick aerospace company bluShift could launch rocket at Loring by month’s end

bluShift Aerospace of Brunswick may be able to launch the Stardust 1.0 rocket at the Loring Commerce Centre before the end of the month, but the company has not confirmed any specific dates as of Jan. 22.

Southern Aroostook towns express interest in starting new ambulance service after rate hikes

Towns across southern Aroostook met at the Oakfield Community Center on Thursday, Jan. 21, to discuss possibly forming their own ambulance service after Houlton announced substantial increases in rates for towns looking to use theirs.

Mars Hill approves increased fiscal year budget for 2021

The Mars Hill Town Council has approved a 2021 fiscal year budget of $1.5 million, which will go into effect on Feb. 1.

Caribou Criminal Docket, August 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in August.

Hospital begins community vaccination program

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services have begun a COVID-19 community vaccination program. After completing vaccines for front-line hospital workers and other health care providers the hospital and Pines have started to schedule individuals 70 and over to get the first dose of the Moderna vaccine.

Houlton Criminal Docket, August 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in August.

Volunteers make sure County pets don’t go hungry

Volunteers at Caribou’s Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry recently distributed $2,567 worth of food, purchased from Sleeper’s, thanks to grant funding that not only helped animals, but gave the pet rescue a new mission.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Jan. 4-10, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan. 4-10, 2021, including the following.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, August 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in August.

Beloved Caribou daycare provider retires after 45 years

After opening her home to hundreds of neighborhood children in Caribou for the past four decades, creating lifelong memories and friendships, beloved daycare provider Mary Pike is retiring.

Northern Light Walk-In Care to open Caribou site Feb. 1

Officials at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital have announced that a new Walk-In Care service will open in Caribou on Monday, Feb. 1.

County native leaves nursing and opens new floral business

After several years of working as a nurse outside of Aroostook County, Dakota Koch has returned and is in the midst of starting a business she hopes will bring smiles to people’s faces when they most need it.

ACAP visits clinic with gifts to reduce stress

Aroostook County Action Program’s 5210 Let’s Go! Program recently met with the team at the St. Apollonia Dental Clinic to provide yoga supplies to help their team members reduce stress associated with COVID-19 and the workplace.

SAD 42 returning to in-person learning Monday following COVID cases

After several weeks of remote instruction, students in SAD 42 will return to school Monday.

13-year-old Houlton girl found after being reported missing

A 13-year-old Houlton girl was found Thursday after her family reported Wednesday that she was missing.

Northern Light says residents, staff testing negative after outbreak in Mars Hill facility

More than a week after the Maine CDC opened an investigation into Northern Light Continuing Care in Mars Hill, officials said that strict testing and visitation protocols prevented the outbreak from becoming like others that have struck long-term care facilities in The County.

York’s of Houlton promotes Gardner to general sales manager

York’s of Houlton has promoted Emily Gardner to general sales manager for the automobile dealership. In her new role, Gardner will be responsible for the new Toyota and Ford sales department, used vehicle sales department, finance and insurance, as well as the Customer Care Center.

Tutoring evolves at NMCC alongside changing student needs

One result of shifting courses online and limiting students on campus is the changing landscape of tutoring and other forms of student support.

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