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Washburn woman who was born before women had the right to vote turns 100

A Washburn woman with a reputation for kindness and hard work is celebrating a century alive, and letters of congratulations are coming from all over.

“Stuff the Bus” donation

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle met up recently with Sarah Ennis, United Way executive director, to give a donation of school supplies for the “Stuff the Bus”event, which collects donated supplies to present to local schoolchildren.

Pet rescue, Agency on Aging team up to feed furry friends

The need for meaningful companionship is universal, but for older people who often live alone or far from family and close friends, fellowship is a key to living happier and longer.

40 acres of land left burnt after grain field fire in Fort Fairfield

Approximately 40 acres of land in Fort Fairfield were left burnt after a grain fire in Fort Fairfield on Wednesday that the Maine Forest Rangers said was caused by an equipment fire.

Presque Isle Rec to offer street and roller hockey

For those who can’t wait for ice season, the Presque Isle Recreation Department will offer a chance to play outdoor hockey this fall with two different versions of the game.

Caribou High School officials get peek at new hybrid learning plan

RSU 39 board members, teachers and administrators gathered at Caribou High School on Monday for the first of three planned rehearsals of the hybrid learning model that will begin the 2020-21 school year.

Trump is doing all right

To the editor: A recent poll reflects that only 37 percent of the public approves of President Trump’s handling of COVID-19. My question to the other 63 percent is:

Community members celebrate neighborhood gardens during annual tour

Six households and the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library took part in the tour. Each garden featured colorful flowers and plants as well as the gardeners' unique decorative touches.

Zoey

Eighteen years ago I was looking for a kitty. I walked into the Central Aroostook Humane Society, and adopted a 3-month-old kitten and named her Zoey.

Mapleton Little League tournament underway

The Mapleton Little League Team GPS who finished in first place at the end of the league’s regular season last week. Currently, the post-season tournament is underway.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of August 10, 2020

Wednesday, Aug. 12 CARIBOU: Recovery Aroostook, 6:30 p.m., facilitated by Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: 493-1278.

UMPI announces phased reopening of Gentile Hall

As the University of Maine at Presque Isle prepares for the fall semester and the safe return of its faculty, staff and students to campus, officials have announced plans for the phased reopening of Gentile Hall.

Presque Isle police make arrests after alleged burglary at Cigaret Shopper

Police have arrested three people in connection with a burglary at Cigaret Shopper in Presque Isle.

Presque Isle to install electric vehicle charging station at Riverside Pavilion

Residents and visitors who drive electric vehicles will soon have a place to recharge their vehicles in the Star City.

Fort Fairfield honors military service of the Class of 1967 with new book

That book -- "Honoring Their Service: Stories of Fort Fairfield High School Class of 1967 Military Veterans" -- will be published in November and sent to veterans, their families and anyone who completes an order form by Sept. 15.

Perham partially pays off Caribou ambulance fee

The Perham Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to pay half of a $2,500 ambulance bill from the city of Caribou, sending a message that the small town was dissatisfied with its options as it attempts to maintain ambulance services.

Chamber strawberry shortcake sale remains popular despite changes

This year's date for the shortcake sale was changed from mid-June to Aug. 6, allowing the Chamber time to take note of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected restaurants' social distancing measures for preparing and serving food.

Good performance earns city $10,549 from Maine Municipal Association

Presque Isle municipal officials are pleased to announce that the city has received a dividend check in the amount of $10,659 from the Maine Municipal Association as a result of its good loss experience and loss prevention programs.

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