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Page joins Acadia FCU as Ashland branch manager

Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Gregory Page has been hired as branch manager for their Ashland location.

Birthday balloons brighten volunteer’s day

Aroostook Agency on Aging volunteer Judy Hilton celebrates her birthday with balloons

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of April 12, 2021

Wednesday, April 14 PRESQUE ISLE: Maine Department of Labor workplace training session: Lockout/Tagout, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Presque Isle CareerCenter, 66 Spruce St. Registration: 1-877-SAFE 345 (1-877-723-3345) or www.safetyworksmaine.gov.

Easton voters approve town budget

Thirty-nine residents attended Easton’s annual town meeting last week in the elementary school gymnasium. And Town Clerk Cheryl Clark was prepared to accommodate more while still following COVID-19 guidelines.

Presque Isle to add more green space to city landscape

There might just be more room to play outdoors in Presque Isle, if the Maine Public Utility Commission approves an offer from the city for 300 acres of public utility district land.

Presque Isle City Hall renovations move ahead

The Presque Isle City Council voted 5 to 2 in favor of an $878,500 City Hall renovation, during Wednesday’s meeting. Councilors Randy Smith and Doug Cyr, who were in favor of an estimated $2.5 million new building project, cast the dissenting votes.

UMaine chancellor makes stops in County, encourages people to get vaccinated

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- As Maine expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people aged 16 and older, the University of Maine System is urging all students and employees to receive vaccinations and help the campuses move toward a more normal fall semester.

Ignite PI seeks city support for downtown goals

The Presque Isle City Council is considering supporting the downtown initiatives of Ignite PI with a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant.

Shy or fearful cats

It’s not uncommon for cats to be scared of people they don’t know. They may be affectionate and calm with their family but fearful when other people visit. There are several reasons for this behavior.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of April 5, 2021

75 Years Ago - April 4, 1946 Harley Welch heads Agricultural Association -- Harley Welch was elected president of the Maine Federation of Agricultural Associations at the annual meeting March 27, held in conjunction with Farm and Home Week.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of April 5, 2021

Wednesday, April 7 FORT FAIRFIELD: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 2-2:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church parking lot. FMI: 764-3396.

Chocolate festival proves successful for Relay for Life teams

The Aroostook Centre Mall quickly filled with hundreds of people Saturday, as people came in search of chocolate Easter treats during Relay for Life's annual Chocolate Festival.

Photographer, musician shares visions of Aroostook County at Wintergreen

The work of Janice Santos is being showcased this month at Wintergreen. She held an open house at the facility's First Friday Artwalk event April 2.

National Weather Service urges caution throughout weekend as flooding continues

The National Weather Service in Caribou is warning County residents to stay clear of flooded areas this weekend.

City Hall renovation tops list of planned improvements in Presque Isle

Upgrades to Presque Isle City Hall are a priority for city leaders. And after several planning workshops this year, department heads agreed that renovations to the aging structure are the most important.

Presque Isle company celebrates upgrade of LifeFlight helicopter fleet

MMG Insurance Company joined LifeFlight of Maine on March 30 at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle to celebrate the upgrade to LifeFlight’s helicopter fleet with the addition of two new aircraft.

ACAP to assist local residents connect to the Marketplace

Aroostook County Action Program provides free services to help connect individuals and families to health insurance through the Marketplace. To take advantage of these increased savings and decreased expenses, consumers who decide on enrolling in Marketplace coverage through Healthcare.gov should now do so.

VISTA member joins Team ACAP to help fight food insecurity

Aroostook County Action Program welcomes Bronson Herr to Team ACAP for a year-long assignment as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. Herr’s VISTA assignment within the organization will be concentrated around capacity building and food insecurity.

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