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Caribou area From our Files – Week of September 21, 2020

115 Years Ago - Sept. 27, 1905 Worker -- Cyrus Small is working in H.H. Whitney’s furniture store mornings and afternoons before and after store hours.

Celebrate World Reflexology Day

Reflexology organizations around the world are coming together to celebrate World Reflexology Week and help bring awareness for a healthier world. World Reflexology Week is the week of Sept. 21-27.

Caring for your elderly dog

Man’s best friend (and women’s) is living longer than ever. This is due to our beloved canines' increased status as family member and families becoming conscientious about providing their dogs appropriate veterinary care.

American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid course

The American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid is a course for people who spend time in remote areas where it would take the first responders amore than 30 minutes to get to them.

Presque Isle Rotary puts call out for Community Service Heroes who ‘Give Back’ to inspire others

With an eye toward inspiring others to serve, by sharing the volunteerism of those who are making a difference, the Presque Isle Rotary Club is calling for the stories of Community Service Heroes.

Presque Isle COVID-19 testing site moves from North Street to AR Gould Hospital

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital moved its COVID-19 testing site back to the hospital on Academy Street on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

USDA offers more aid to County farmers as drought enters week 12

Farmers in Aroostook and Penobscot counties can now benefit from multiple USDA Farm Service Agency programs to help bring some relief from the prolonged drought.

All ages test their wings at Presque Isle library’s Fairy Festival

The Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library hosted well over 150 “fairies” of all ages at Mantle Lake Park on Saturday, Sept. 19, as their annual Fairy Festival unfolded.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of September 21, 2020

Wednesday, Sept. 23 HOULTON: SMART Recovery, Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, 36 North St., 7 p.m. FMI: 207-254-2213.

Houlton Regional Hospital pays it forward

Houlton Regional Hospital recently donated numerous items of personal protective equipment and back to school supplies to SAD 70.

New leaders emerge at NMCC

Four employees at Northern Maine Community College started new positions this academic year in the roles of registrar, assistant director of financial aid, academic dean and department chair for nursing, simulation and allied health. These internal promotions promise continued excellence and exciting change for students and the NMCC community.

SAD 29 menu – Week of September 21, 2020

Breakfast for all Schools Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1 percent and skim milk.

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce offers retirement plan

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce (CACC) introduces another added benefit to its 22-community service area by offering a Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP) 401(k) retirement plan to its member businesses.

Presque Isle Elks battle food insecurity

Since May of this year, the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, has worked with Catholic Charities of Maine in order to address the growing food insecurity in this area resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of September 21, 2020

Wednesday, Sept. 23 CARIBOU: Yoga at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 9 a.m. FMI: 493-1278.

What’s Happening in Presque Isle area – Week of September 21, 2020

Wednesday, Sept. 23 CARIBOU: Recovery Aroostook, 6:30 p.m., facilitated by Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: 493-1278.

UMPI receives top rankings from U.S. News and World Report

Officials at the University of Maine at Presque Isle are pleased to announce that the institution earned four top rankings on U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 Best Colleges list.

My Brother’s Place campground has new owners

Campers who visit My Brother’s Place, a campground in Houlton, can expect to see new faces when they arrive to check in for their stays.

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