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Houlton Town Council discusses temporary warming center

During the regular meeting of the Houlton Town Council this week, councilors presented ideas for a town warming center available during short-term power outages.

Houlton Police Department promotes first woman to captain

Houlton Police Detective Jasmine Cyr was promoted to captain, the first woman in the department to hold the second-in-command position.

FF tackles pharmacy closure, sets public comment plan

With the impending departure of Walgreens in Fort Fairfield, town officials have a plan to give residents local access to necessary medications.

Houlton police are getting $16K in new guns

The Houlton Police Department is getting new guns.

Feathered friends are a treat

Winter is the perfect time to feed the wild birds and the squirrels. My husband has done this for years. He puts up four or five feeders along with suet bars and hangs these in front of the windows. It is great entertainment for us to watch and our pup loves to watch as well.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 25, 2023

75 Years Ago, January 22, 1948 Garage Changes Hands – Cates Motor Mart, which has been under the management of Don Wilson for the past six years, changed hands last week and, effective February 1, will be taken over by a partnership made up of Cedric Benn and Warren Gentle

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 25, 2023

115 Years Ago - Jan. 23, 1908 New photographic studio opens -- A. W. Plummer, the ‘ping pong man,’ who has opened a photographic studio in the Cary block, was employed as photographer by the Associated Press at the time of the San Francisco earthquake, and has many of the original pictures taken at that time.

Snow and rain mixture coats Aroostook County

A winter storm warning is in effect until 7 p.m. in the evening as mixtures of snow and rain blanket Aroostook County.

Remembering DeeDee

I know many of you have followed DeeDee’s story. DeeDee had leukemia and was under vet care for the past few weeks. Early one recent morning, she lost her battle with leukemia.

Get the prescription facts straight

To the editor: Let’s tell it like it is. Being an insulin-dependent diabetic, I take four shots of insulin a day. To date I am paying $70 a month for my insulin. I have read and heard on TV that the maximum out-of-pocket cost for insulin for Medicare patients or those over 65 will only be $35 per month.

Local military aviation crashes

Presque Isle played an important role in the defense of the nation from the beginning of World War II through the Cold War Era. It was the last base before military aircraft left the continental U.S. for the European theater.

Author Pelletier delivers reading at UMPI Feb. 2

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present a special evening with award-winning author Cathie Pelletier on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. in UMPI's Campus Center, when it hosts a reading and book signing focused on her latest book, “Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952.”

Art Walk kicks off PI cartoonist’s February exhibit at Agency on Aging

Local cartoonist Brent Dyer will bring a collection of his works to the Aroostook Agency on Aging in February for a month-long exhibit. He will be in attendance and available to discuss his influences and methods during the Feb. 3 First Friday Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. in the Artists for Aging gallery.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of January 25, 2023

100 Years Ago - Jan. 25, 1923 Introducing an act into the Legislature — Rep. Hallett of Ashland introduced an act into the Legislature to incorporate C. Fred Clayton, Wm. L. Waldron, Chas. A. Carter and Whitfield D. Hallett as the Ashland Water & Sewer Co., the purpose of the incorporation being to furnish water for domestic and manufacturing purposes, and proved for an adequate sewerage system.

Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club groomer will hit the trails soon

This coming Saturday two fundraising meals will be available in West Chapman. Folks will be able to start the day with breakfast at the Chapman Ridge Runner Snowmobile Clubhouse, and then you will be able to end the day with supper at the West Chapman Advent Christian Church.

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice announces a six-week grief support group for Presque Isle

Have you lost a loved one? When someone we love dies it can feel overwhelming. You may feel alone and that no one understands what you are going through.

Woollard Family Creations featured at Wintergreen in February

Wintergreen Arts Center will feature the artwork of Jeremy and Mary Woollard during the month of February. The opening reception of their show, Woollard Family Creations, will be held on Feb. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m., during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

Caribou to review actions of hospital boards in light of recent controversy

After an alleged conflict of interest involving former hospital district board members, the Caribou City Council has authorized city officials to review previous board votes and procedures.

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