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United airline cuts local flights

Officials with the City of Presque Isle announced that United Airlines has reduced its service in all areas, including at the Presque Isle International Airport.

Houlton hospital staff, community pitch in to make extra masks and gowns

Across the country, particularly areas that have been hard-hit by the coronavirus, some doctors and hospitals fret over shortages of protective gear like hospital masks and gowns.

Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office says suspects are falsely claiming to have COVID-19

On Friday, Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen said law enforcement agencies across The County were battling a disturbing new trend -- suspects falsely claiming they have COVID-19.

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of March 30

I would ask that you not panic buy at your local stores this week. Just buy what you need. Companies are still making these products and trucks are still delivering these products. The shortage you perceive, is the shortage that is being created by “panic buying.”

Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum struggles to make ends meet

Amid all of the coronavirus closures, the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum officials find themselves wondering how they will make ends meet.

Agency on Aging warns senior citizens of COVID-19-related phone, internet scams

With fears of COVID-19 on the rise, there has also been an increase in medical-related scams targeting senior citizens, who are among the people most vulnerable to infection.

Cowger receives East Grand MPA award

Jordyn Cowger, a senior at East Grand School, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award for her school.

Local schools extend remote learning period

Most school districts announced Friday, March 20, that they were extending their closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of March 25, 2020

Stan Rose, a Houlton boy who for a number of years has been living in Machias, and who resigned as postmaster at that place, having returned to Houlton to reside, has accepted a position as salesman at the Anderson Shoe Store and has already entered upon his duties.

Southern Aroostook Community School receives state grant for new lift

Southern Aroostook Community School will be able to replace a 20-year-old lift at its school this summer thanks to a state loan.

Harris Memorial walk transitions to virtual-only event

The Spc. Dustin J. Harris Memorial Mile walk will not be held in a traditional manner this year, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

Houlton area community coronavirus updates

These are some of the latest updates we’ve received regarding events and schedules changed due to coronavirus precautions.

Birch Point Bowling League – March 10, 2020

The Birch Point Women’s Bowling League top five teams as of March 10 are as follows:

Cary Library taking steps to ensure readers have access to books

There remains one activity that people can do within their homes -- curl up with a good book to read.

Houlton and PI hockey players honored with awards

Several Houlton and Presque Isle hockey players received accolades for their efforts on the ice this past season.

Presque Isle area community coronavirus updates

These are some of the latest updates we’ve received regarding events and schedules changed due to coronavirus precautions.

County Faces: Marcie Barbarula of Mapleton

Marcie Barbarula has been the recreation director for the Town of Washburn for more than 20 years, spearheading countless programs to keep kids active in a department that is primarily a one-woman show.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of March 23, 2020

Many of you have been following Luke's story on our Facebook page. Luke came to the Ark last July with his sister Lydia at 8 weeks old. Both Luke and Lydia were in really bad shape with untreated upper respiratory infection.

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