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What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of January 25, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 27 PRESQUE ISLE: After-school arts at Wintergreen Arts Center, 3-5 p.m., Grades K-3. Fun and Games/Video Games. Free after-school bus transportation. FMI: 762-3576.

Truck overturns on I-95 near Dyer Brook

A 58-year-old man from Buxton was hospitalized on Tuesday morning after a Mack truck he was driving rolled over on Interstate 95, near the town of Dyer Brook.

Presque Isle man pleads guilty to drug charge

A Presque Isle man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Caribou Scouting volunteer receives highest honor

Caribou Scout Troop 184 scouting volunteer Scott Belanger was recently awarded the District Award of Merit, the highest possible honor for the position.

Tuttle collects GHCA spelling crown

A new spelling champ was crowned at Greater Houlton Christian Academy as seventh-grader Stephanie Tuttle bested five of her peers to win the title.

Aroostook CA$H Coalition to offer virtual tax prep

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition will go virtual this year due to COVID-19 safety precautions.

New auto sales, repair shop to open in location of former convenience store

A local entrepreneur plans to open Crown of Maine Motors, a new auto sales and repair shop, on Parsons Street as early as July 2021.

Houlton women pray for unborn babies

Friday marked the 48th anniversary of the historic Roe vs. Wade court decision which legalized abortions.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of January 25, 2021

In this article I would like to talk about some of the kitties who are long term residents at The Ark. Cats who have special needs or health issues are often difficult to ever be placed. It is not because we do not want to place them.

Houlton names Students of the Month of December 2020

Houlton Middle High School Principal Tim Tweedie has announced the following students have been recognized for the month of December.

Town council to provide update to proposed visitor center sale

The Houlton town council is expected to provide updates to the proposed sale of the Visitor Information Center in Houlton, which serves as a rest area for visitors from Canada and southern Maine as well as a popular gathering place for many town residents.

Brunswick aerospace company bluShift could launch rocket at Loring by month’s end

bluShift Aerospace of Brunswick may be able to launch the Stardust 1.0 rocket at the Loring Commerce Centre before the end of the month, but the company has not confirmed any specific dates as of Jan. 22.

Southern Aroostook towns express interest in starting new ambulance service after rate hikes

Towns across southern Aroostook met at the Oakfield Community Center on Thursday, Jan. 21, to discuss possibly forming their own ambulance service after Houlton announced substantial increases in rates for towns looking to use theirs.

Mars Hill approves increased fiscal year budget for 2021

The Mars Hill Town Council has approved a 2021 fiscal year budget of $1.5 million, which will go into effect on Feb. 1.

Caribou Criminal Docket, August 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in August.

Hospital begins community vaccination program

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services have begun a COVID-19 community vaccination program. After completing vaccines for front-line hospital workers and other health care providers the hospital and Pines have started to schedule individuals 70 and over to get the first dose of the Moderna vaccine.

Houlton Criminal Docket, August 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in August.

Volunteers make sure County pets don’t go hungry

Volunteers at Caribou’s Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry recently distributed $2,567 worth of food, purchased from Sleeper’s, thanks to grant funding that not only helped animals, but gave the pet rescue a new mission.

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