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Clowning around in the Shiretown

There was plenty of clowning around going on in the Shiretown May 24 as members of the Anah Shrine Klowns paid a visit to local nursing homes.

Elections, town meetings on track for July in New Sweden, Stockholm

The towns of New Sweden and Stockholm are tentatively planning to hold their municipal elections on July 14, with annual town meetings coming in the following days.

Residents react to Houlton council debate on playground closures

The closures of school and town playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts has proven to be a polarizing topic among residents.

Anonymous donor places banners of students along Presque Isle’s Main Street

An anonymous donor has made it possible for banners depicting Presque Isle High School Class of 2020 that were placed along Main Street.

Easton unveils 2020 honor parts

The principal of Easton Junior Senior High School, Mark Stanley, has announced the honor parts for the graduation ceremonies of the Class of 2020. The graduation ceremonies will be held on Friday, June 5, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School announces top students

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School of Mars Hill has announced the honor parts for the class of 2020. The valedictorian is Brooke Howlett and the salutatorian is Brayden Bradbury.

‘Mobilize Katahdin’ looks to support region during COVID-19 crisis

But with the advent of COVID-19, the grant has led to a different kind of mobilization -- one that brings together organizations and local leaders of the community to provide mutual assistance and to connect residents to resources and information to help combat the pandemic.

Summer programs canceled for Houlton Recreation Department

It will be a summer without organized youth sports for children in southern Aroostook County this year.

Fort Fairfield announces plans for socially distanced high school graduation

Fort Fairfield High School will celebrate its Class of 2020 with a drive-up ceremony that adheres to Maine’s recently released social distancing recommendations for high school graduations.

Caribou veterans honor fallen soldiers during small Memorial Day ceremony

The COVID-19 pandemic may have canceled Caribou’s Memorial Day parade, but it did not stop veteran organizations in the city from holding a small, private ceremony at the Caribou Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street.

Houlton council ponders playground dilemma

Should the town of Houlton open up its playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts for public use?

Northern Maine Community College student wins scholarship

The trustees of the Higher Education Assistance Foundation (HEAF) have selected Nicole Whittaker, a Northern Maine Community College accounting major, to receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Woodland planning socially distanced election and town meeting

The town of Woodland is tentatively planning to hold its election on June 15 and its annual town meeting on June 18, according to the town office.

KMHS Class of 2020 top students unveiled

Katahdin Middle-High School Principal and Superintendent Marie Robinson has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2020.

SAD 32 planning 2 socially distant graduation ceremonies

To adhere to state social distancing guidelines but allow all families to experience the Class of 2020’s graduation, Ashland District School is planning what they call a “split graduation” ceremony.

New Presque Isle Tex Mex restaurant wants to spread across Maine

Pronto Burrito may not open at Aroostook Centre Mall until early July, but the company president already has huge plans for the Tex Mex restaurant.

Central Aroostook to mix tradition with social distancing to celebrate graduates

With high schools across Maine in the midst of planning socially distanced graduation ceremonies, Central Aroostook High School hopes to send a message of resilience to students despite being unable to fully celebrate in traditional ways.

Woodland Consolidated School holds parade for students learning from home

Roughly a dozen vehicles adorned with balloons and posters with positive messages drove by the homes of Woodland Consolidated School students in Woodland, New Sweden and Stockholm on Thursday.

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