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Festival of Trees is a go this December

The St. Apollonia Dental Clinic’s popular Festival of Trees will take place this year after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the organizing committee has announced.

Neighborhood Books ribbon cutting

Neighborhood Books, located at 375 Main Street, Presque Isle, recently marked their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

Births at A.R. Gould Hospital – August 2021

The following births were recorded at A.R. Gould Hospital in August.

University of Maine Chancellor Malloy brings fall tour to The County

On Tuesday, Oct. 19, University of Maine system Chancellor Dannel Malloy, made a visit to the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus.

ACAP asks community to adopt sober October

Aroostook County Action Program is asking the community to participate in “Sober October” by pledging to abstain from drinking alcohol this month.

Wintergreen receives donation

Wintergreen Arts Center recently received a $2,500 gift from State Farm Agent John Harvell and his wife Heather Harvell. This gift secures $2,500 in matching grant funds from the State Farm Companies Foundation.

Presque Isle City Council holds workshops on 2022 budget

The Presque Isle City Council convened budget workshops on Oct. 12, 13 and 14, at the Sargent Community Center to discuss the numbers for each department.

Stackhouse named NMCC interim director of admissions

Northern Maine Community College is pleased to announce that Sarah Stackhouse has been named the interim director of admissions and outreach.

Reopening of City Hall still uncertain as first floor renovations near completion

After many delays, Presque Isle City Hall might be close to reopening to the public, though the exact date has yet to be determined.

Local group to host civic engagement talk

The Maine Women’s Summit for Economic Justice, a series of discussions online and at points throughout the state from Oct. 14 to Oct. 19, will feature a forum in Presque Isle from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 16.

US Sen. Susan Collins tours Houlton to review sidewalk project

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) made a stop in her native Aroostook County on Tuesday, as she took a walking tour of Houlton’s downtown to see the condition of its sidewalks.

UMPI agriculture students benefit from knowledge of local farming business experts

Students in UMPI's agricultural science and agribusiness program are learning from real-life experts just how much modern technology will impact their bottom lines as farmers.

Hope and Justice Project plans awareness events throughout October

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Hope and Justice Project is doing its part to ensure that resources are available to survivors and community members wishing to help them.

Breast cancer survivors grateful for second chances

Don’t wait to seek breast cancer screening and treatment -- that is a message two local women urge people to hear.

Community comes together to help Mars Hill man displaced by fire

When Mitch Ross, pastor of United Baptist Church in Mars Hill, learned that the home of his friend Neil Donelly was on fire, he immediately went to the scene to offer help.

Hope and Justice lights up downtown Houlton for domestic violence awareness

Eight people have lost their lives in Maine thus far in 2021 as a result of domestic violence.

New Hampshire man avoids injury after crashing tractor trailer at Easton trailer park

A New Hampshire man escaped injury after crashing his tractor trailer truck on a trailer park in Easton Tuesday, Oct. 5, according to the Aroostook County Sheriff's Office.

A dog’s prayer

When you are adopting a pet, take the time to meet the scared ones, the shy ones, the ones that don’t stick out to you. Take the time to see the ones that hide under their bed, blanket or litter pan … the ones that hiss, the ones that bark, the ones that cower, shake and cry and look at you with confusion.

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