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Houlton Criminal Docket, March 2021

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

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, March 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse during the month of March.

Caribou Criminal Docket, March 2021

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

Aroostook County Commissioners postpone second amendment sanctuary vote

The Aroostook County Commissioners voted to withdraw a resolution to make The County a Second Amendment sanctuary after John DeVeau, the former Maine House Representative and originator of the resolution, requested it be replaced with a new resolution.

Orient selectman resigns following controversy

Orient Selectman Dale Foley Sr. announced his resignation on Wednesday, July 21, putting an end to months of controversy regarding his part in the operation of the town.

Mike and Heidi Victory Ride/Walk features 50 motorcycles

Perfect riding weather and a strong turnout marked the 8th anniversary of the Mike and Heidi Victory Ride/Walk -- a memorial ride for Mike Kitchen and Heidi Pratt.

Presque Isle man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Robert “Charlie” Poliero, 57, of Presque Isle pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Wednesday, July 21, to charges of possession, distribution and conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark.

Oakfield home consumed by blaze

Firefighters from multiple departments were battling a structure fire Thursday morning at 350 Oakfield-Smyrna Road.

Mechanized logging class in fifth year

Classes are now underway for students in the Mechanized Logging Operations Program, which began its fifth year of classes June 28 in the woods northeast of Old Town.

Pet show fun

What a great week we had for the Maine Potato Blossom Festival. Tempo Employment Service, always a big supporter of the animals, sponsored the Festival Pet Show.

Mapleton Daze wraps up successful year

The 2021 edition of Mapleton Daze was five days fun and happiness this year. The Mapleton Daze Committee thanked everyone whose attendance made all of events fun and enjoyable.

UMF announces dean’s list for spring 2021 semester

The University of Maine at Farmington announced its dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of July 21, 2021

Wednesday, July 21 ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, free Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of July 21, 2021

Wednesday, July 21 CARIBOU: Affected Others group, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

What’s Happening the in Presque Isle area – Week of July 21 2021

Wednesday, July 21 PRESQUE ISLE: Free class, Family Cooking, 5-7 p.m. at the Northern Maine Community College teaching kitchen, sponsored by NMCC, A.R. Gould Hospital and ACAP. Part 1. Part 2 next week.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of July 21, 2021

115 Years Ago - July 17, 1906 Hot weather grows big spuds -- During the hot summer showers the potatoes got away from the farmer; several fields were too big to hoe and many of the fields are in blossom already.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of July 21, 2021

100 Years Ago -July 21, 1921 Storm damages barn -- During the shower last Thursday evening the barn of Horace Stewart’s on the Bangor Road was struck by lightning, tearing off shingles and timbers from the barn. But at least it didn't catch fire.

A new chapter

After seven-plus years of dialysis I now have a new kidney. Dialysis happens when your kidneys fail to filter out the toxins that are produced or ingested by your body.

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