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Births at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital for September and October, 2021

The following births were recorded during September and October at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital.

Hospital system sets patient discounts

On Nov. 22, all Northern Light Health facilities began offering new patient discounts.

Java and the crow of Maine

I am about to dive into a plate of crow from my last column. A phone call from Susan Fournier, town manager of the three towns of Castle Hill, Mapleton and Chapman clarified the status of the Grange Hall in Castle Hill.

UCU rep joins United Way board

The United Way of Aroostook has appointed UCU Community Engagement Manager Jenn Deschene to the organization’s volunteer board of directors.

How our holidays adopted European flair

The holidays are indeed a magical time. But have you ever stopped to wonder where all of the traditions we observe during the holidays come from?

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of December 1, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 1 WASHBURN: A Matter of Balance with Aroostook Agency on Aging, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Washburn Recreation Center. Wednesdays and Fridays. FMI: Jane Hanson at 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org.

Weighing in

All of us at the Central Aroostook Humane Society hope that you had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. One change in shelter hours: just for the month of December, we will be closed Thursdays for training purposes.

Presque Isle is looking at city’s image to improve marketing

The Department of Economic and Community Development wants to hear from the residents of Presque Isle about their experiences living or growing up in the Star City. Informal outreach -- a method yet to be determined -- on the topic will begin next summer.

Projects to keep an eye out for in PI downtown redevelopment plan

As the city of Presque Isle closes the curtain on 2021, there will be new projects to keep an eye out for heading into 2022 and beyond.

Snowy roads, speed cited as factors in two-car crash in unorganized territory

Poor weather conditions and speed were cited as the likely cause of a two-car collision on U.S. Route 163 in the unorganized township of Township 11 Range 4 Wels Friday afternoon.

Josh Stahl: Presque Isle’s programmer for the great outdoors

Josh Stahl has never been one to shy away from the great outdoors. What started out as a childhood interest quickly turned into Stahl’s passion. Now, at only 30 years old, Stahl is living out his dream job working in Presque Isle.

New book details NMCC’s history of community involvement, student-focused mission

In his more than 30 years of teaching history at Northern Maine Community College, David Raymond has seen firsthand the close connections that students form with faculty and the larger community as they work toward career goals.

Aroostook Agency on Aging honors longtime employee

Rev. Dr. Ken Phelps, president of the board of the Aroostook Agency on Aging, recently acknowledged Sharon Berz of Limestone for an outstanding 45-year career in service to others throughout northern Maine.

Festival of Trees to include displays from throughout County

Maxine LaJoie of Team SuperFrog is a seven-year tree sponsor at St. Apollonia Dental Clinic's Festival of Trees. Each year she and her friends and grandchildren display a large collection of newborn baby items with their tree, donated each year in loving memory of LaJoie's husband,

AMHC joins Recovery Friendly Employer Network

Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. has joined the Northeastern Workforce Development Board’s Recovery Friendly Employer network.

Red Cross urges donations, plans local blood drives

As many prepare to celebrate a busy holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood.

Agency on Aging elects directors, lauds volunteers at annual meeting

The 47th annual meeting of the Aroostook Agency on Aging was held Oct. 6 under the direction of Rev. Dr. Ken Phelps, president of the board.

Civil Air Patrol promotes cadets

Cadets of the local Civil Air Patrol County Composite Squadron ME-033, headquartered in Presque Isle, were recently promoted in rank.

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