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Virtual signing marks important moment for incoming nursing students

To foster campus spirit in an era of social distancing, Northern Maine Community College admissions staff hosted a virtual signing ceremony for the incoming 2021 nursing cohort on Feb. 17 via Zoom.

Visiting vet and team care for 180 felines at Caribou clinic

Dr. Beth Sperry and her medical team from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland tended to 180 cats in four days during a free spay/neuter clinic in Caribou in February.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, October 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in October 2020.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, November 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in November 2020.

Wintergreen to feature Presque Isle artist in March

Wintergreen Arts Center is hosting the work of artist Alexandra Michaud during the month of March. An Opening Reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 5, at Wintergreen’s new space at the Aroostook Centre Mall.

Northern Lighthouse launches case management program for homeless youth

Northern Lighthouse, LLC, a provider of mental and behavioral health services in Aroostook County, hopes to expand its direct outreach to local youth who are experiencing homelessness through a new case management program.

Local Housing Authorities receive federal funding for capital improvements

Three Housing Authorities in Aroostook County have received funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to continue capital improvement projects this year.

Hundreds turn out for Catholic Charities food giveaway in Houlton

Cars were backed up onto Military Street in Houlton on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 24, causing traffic jams as people sought the perishable food items being given out at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

New tax status spurs Presque Isle economic development

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- More than 920 Presque Isle downtown acres were granted tax increment financing district status by the state this week, according to the city’s Director of Economic & Community Development Galen Weibley.

Well-timed partnership supports students facing food insecurity

In late February 2020, just weeks before Maine’s COVID-19 lockdown, Northern Maine Community College launched a partnership with Good Shepherd Food Bank as part of a statewide initiative between the Food Bank, Maine’s community colleges, and Hannaford Supermarkets.

Chamber presents Customer Service Award

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce presented Beaulieu’s Garage and Body Shop with its Customer Service Award on Feb. 10. Dottie McDuffy nominated the business in honor of their offering free rides every New Year’s Eve since 1988.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of February 22, 2021

75 Years Ago - Feb. 21, 1946 Whittaker promoted to captain -- Former Lieut. C. W. Whittaker, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Whittaker of this city, married to the former Margaret Dickinson of Washburn, stationed in Manila with the 360th Station Hospital, was promoted to the rank of Captain.

Driving toward renewable energy

A new spark towards lowering carbon emissions and encouraging renewable sources of energy is alive and well in Presque Isle. The area has received two proposed solar electric generation facility projects in 2020 that plan on generating millions in new investment and supplying over 9 megawatts (MW) of power to our local energy grid.

Protect identity when filing taxes

To the editor: Before you begin the annual process of calculating how much money you owe/are owed by the federal government this tax season, I would urge you to first apply for an IP PIN number through the IRS website.

Class to help older people manage chronic pain

Aroostook Agency on Aging, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, will offer a free workshop to help individuals with a wide range of chronic pain conditions.

My second miracle

To the editor: As we drove up Edgemont Drive on Feb. 17 at 1:15 p.m., my spirits were high. We were directed to the Northern Maine Community College Wellness Center and told there was no waiting line today. How great.

Clinic helps community

It was wonderful to see a free spay and neuter clinic in Caribou a few weeks ago. Dr. Beth Sperry from Portland, with four experienced helpers, arrived to do a four-day cat clinic.

Financial firm promotes manager

Bryan Thompson, chief executive officer at Thompson Financial Group, has announced the promotion of Shannon Amnott to investment operations manager.

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