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Limestone Christmas parade celebrates holiday season in style

The holiday spirit was in full swing Sunday evening, as Limestone held its annual Christmas Light Parade.

Festival of Trees makes its return to Presque Isle

The St. Apollonia Festival of Trees made its return to the Aroostook Centre Mall, after being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Northeast Paving receives construction award for Route 1 project

The Presque Isle branch of Northeast Paving, a paving and construction company with various locations in the northeastern U.S., recently received the Quality in Construction Award from the National Asphalt Pavement Association.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of December 8, 2021

This past week we received a phone call about a cat spotted pretty much out in the middle of nowhere. The girl asked if we could take it if she could catch it. We agreed.

With a deadline looming, work continues on new ambulance service for southern Aroostook towns

With a Dec. 31 deadline fast approaching, construction of a $1.1 million ambulance service is quickly coming together for a consortium of 10 southern Aroostook communities.

‘Boomerangs’ event at Northeastland Hotel brings together new and lifelong Mainers

More than 50 residents of Aroostook County who gathered on Dec. 2 at the Northeastland Hotel swapped stories about why they have chosen to call Aroostook County their home.

Solomon wins Silvernail scholarship for prowess on gridiron

Houlton’s football program received another major award recently when senior Caleb Solomon was selected for the Silvernail Scholar-Athlete Award.

Annual Elks Hoop Shoot returns to Houlton

The Elks Hoop Shoot is bouncing back. This season marks a return to normal contests and the national program’s 50th anniversary.

40th Annual Elks Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner to do takeout, delivery only due to COVID-19 concerns

For the second straight year, a popular tribute to local seniors will not take place in a traditional manner.

Presque Isle City Council tackles lengthy agenda in final meeting of 2021

All seven city councilors convened in the Sargent Family Community Center to close out 2021 with their final meeting of the year.

Volunteers needed for annual Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign

They are a sight and sound synonymous with the holiday season. A bright red kettle with a cheery person ringing a bell can often be found outside of a local department or grocery store seeking donations.

Fort Fairfield schools switch to remote learning as December begins

The Fort Fairfield school district has decided to switch to remote learning for the next week.

American Cancer Society honors County resident

The American Cancer Society recently presented a Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award to Jordyn Madore, a Presque Isle resident.

Washburn District High names Students of Month for September & August, 2021

Principal Lawrence Worcester, along with the staff of Washburn District High School, have announced the most recent Students of the Month.

Katahdin Bankshares announces dividend for the fourth quarter of 2021

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.125 per share for the fourth quarter of 2021.

Caribou hosting Secret Santa gift drive for local senior citizens

Homebound seniors in Caribou will have more reasons to smile this Christmas thanks to Age Friendly Caribou's second Senior Santa project.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 1, 2021

100 Years Ago - Dec. 1, 1921 Jolly jazz dance -- The dance in the Grange Hall on Thanksgiving night was well attended. The music was provided by Joe’s Jolly Jazz Orchestra of Houlton.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of December 1, 2021

75 Years Ago - Nov. 28, 1946 The War Assets office opened in Maine -- The War Assets Administration opened an office for the distribution of war surplus in the state of Maine.

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