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Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of January 26, 2022

75 Years Ago - Jan. 23, 1947 Sidney Cook elected president of athletic group — Sidney Cook was elected president of the newly organized Presque Isle Athletic Association at a meeting of the directors. Other officers named were vice president, Gustave Johnson; secretary, Wilfred Trafton; treasurer, Robert Andrews.

Donation for local cancer patients

Ron Doustou of Presque Isle, right, recently won two Christmas light display contests, earning first place from 96.9 Radio and second prize from the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

Community food box distributions planned in February

Getting food and good nutrition is something all people need to remain healthy and happy. Whether it is a meal in a dining center, one delivered to the home, or a shelf stable commodity to help extend the monthly food budget, staff at the Aroostook Agency on Aging can connect older persons or those who are disabled to a service that will help meet their needs.

Hospital completes fundraising campaign with community support

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital recently announced it has successfully met its cardiac telemonitoring fundraising goal nine months earlier than planned thanks to tremendous community support.

King-Thomas Trust Scholarship applications available

Applications for the King-Thomas Trust Scholarship for alumni of SAD 32 and 2022 graduates of Ashland District School are now being accepted.

Agency on Aging offers online programs, events in February

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

Flipping the flakes for profit

The great snow battles have begun. Those lovely flakes have fallen and thanks to rampant frolicking undercover of darkness, they have multiplied. Consult your parents on lesson number nine of the birds and the bees for how to.

Historically speaking – Week of January 26, 2022

Presque Isle has long been a bastion of higher education. Today, the City boasts the University of Maine at Presque Isle (founded in 1903), Northern Maine Community College (founded in 1961), and the graduate program for Husson University.

Aroostook County Action Program receives support from Maine Cancer Foundation

Aroostook County Action Program was generously awarded an initial two-year grant of $35,000 for Project TEACH (Transportation, Education, Access, Care, Housing) from the Maine Cancer Foundation to help realize the foundation’s mission of reducing cancer incidence and mortality in Maine.

Wintergreen receives $10,000 grant from Onion Foundation

Wintergreen Arts Center recently received $10,000 from the Onion Foundation’s Fall Grant Cycle. The gift goes to support Wintergreen’s general operations.

SAD 1 enters Winter Kids competition and opens new kitchen and workshop

Pine Street Elementary students are heading outside to compete for a chance to win $10,000 for their school.

AMHC announces Ferris as chief operations officer

Ellen Bemis, CEO, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michelle Ferris, LCSW to chief operations officer, “Michelle’s experience in direct service, administration, and as a member of the senior leadership team, combined with her 15 years of service to AMHC makes her well suited for the role.”

SAD 1 nurses receive distinguished service award

The Maine School Boards Association recently recognized the nurses of SAD 1 with the 2021 Distinguished Service Award.

Fort Fairfield Town Council discusses forming a budget committee

The idea for a new committee in Fort Fairfield resulted from the numerous comments that concerned residents made during last year's budget process.

Fort Fairfield robotics teams wins award in competition

The Fort Fairfield RoboTigers participated in a virtual robotics competition on Dec. 18, tasked with creating a robot made out of Legos, and coding it to accomplish specific tasks.

Fort Fairfield schools move to remote learning for first time in 2022

The Fort Fairfield school system moved into remote learning on Thursday, Jan. 20.

Aroostook County Action Program leads Breakthrough Youth Services in the new year

Aroostook County Action Program is proud to announce the beginning of the Breakthrough Youth program in five Maine counties, including Aroostook.

3 advance to Elks Hoop Shoot state competition

Azelea Pierce of Portage Lake and Hudson Porter and Kason Bua, both of Mapleton, all captured Northern District titles in the Elks Hoop Shoot foul shooting competition on Jan. 16 at the James F. Doughty School.

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