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Pine Tree State Pledge removes the financial barrier to obtain a college degree

The University of Maine at Augusta, which has a satellite office at the Houlton Higher Education Center, is committed to providing affordable access to a university education, and helping students manage the growing costs of a college education.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 18, 2021

100 Years Ago - Jan. 20, 1921 Food sale in Stockholm -- A food sale was held at the high school with a variety of homemade food including cakes, breads and candy. The proceeds will be used to purchase a piano for the school.

AMHC is the local StrengthenME provider in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC) is pleased to be the local provider for StrengthenME in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties. StrengthenME is Maine’s behavioral health and resiliency response to COVID-19, providing free stress management, wellness, and resiliency resources.

Donor remembers father with $10,000 gift to hospital

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital recently received a $10,000 donation in memory of Alex Silver from his daughter Beverly Silver Bachrach.

Houlton Elks presents donation to Aroostook Agency on Aging

Exalted Ruler Dan Hiebert of the Houlton Lodge of Elks, BPOE 835, presents a $500 donation to Joy Barresi Saucier, executive director of the Aroostook Agency on Aging in Presque Isle,

Rep. Bernard to serve on Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry and Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement & Business committees

Rep. Sue Bernard, R-Caribou, has been appointed to the 130th Maine Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee, where she will serve as the ranking member

NMCC opens new dining commons and community teaching kitchen

Northern Maine Community College begins the spring semester with an exciting new feature on campus, the completely remodeled Reed Dining Commons, which became available to students in the final weeks of fall semester after approximately nine months of construction.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of January 18, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 20 ONLINE: Maine Agricultural Trades Show, online through Saturday. Agricultural and forestry presentations, discussion and networking. Registration encouraged but not required. Free and open to the public. FMI: maine.gov/dacf/ard/market_promotion/2021-ag-trades-show.shtml.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of January 18, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 20 CARIBOU: Yoga, 9:30 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: 493-1278.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of January 18, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 20 PRESQUE ISLE: After-school arts at Wintergreen Arts Center, 3-5 p.m., Grades K-3. Fun and Games/Video Games. Free after-school bus transportation. FMI: 762-3576.

Tax help program gears up for February start

AARP’s Tax-Aide program, which offers tax assistance to the elderly, low-income and others who might need assistance, plans to open in Caribou by Feb. 16.

Spring semester looking hopeful as UMPI nears start of classes |

With a system-wide plan for universal testing in place and a potential vaccine distribution in sight, leaders at the University of Maine at Presque Isle are confident in their ability to navigate the upcoming semester despite the ongoing pandemic-related challenges.

3 Aroostook County nursing homes recovering from COVID-19 outbreaks

Three Aroostook County nursing homes are recovering from COVID-19 outbreaks that took the lives of 14 residents.

Houlton Regional receives tablets to connect COVID-19 patients with loved ones

Being diagnosed with a case of COVID-19 and requiring hospitalization can be a lonely experience while isolated from family members in order to prevent further spread of the disease, which has already claimed the lives of around 390,000 Americans.

Presque Isle Middle School students on honor roll for the first quarter of the 2020-21

Presque Isle Middle School recently announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year.

Aroostook schools given approval to stay with ‘green’ model of learning

Schools across the region have maintained their "green" status from the Maine Department of Education, which means they can hold in-person classes, after-school activities and sports if COVID-19 has not greatly impacted their district.

Caribou High School staying green after discovering positive COVID case

One positive case of COVID-19 was discovered in Caribou High School on Jan. 14, according to a letter to parents from RSU 39 Superintendent Tim Doak, who said the school will continue to stay open under the green model.

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.

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