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University Credit Union Scholarship application now open

University Credit Union is pleased to announce the application period for the annual UCU Scholarship is now open online at http://www.ucumaine.com/scholarship/.

Participants should follow cold-weather precautions for March 2 vaccination clinic

Due to frigid weather forecast for Tuesday, Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital is advising those with appointments at its COVID-19 vaccine clinic either to wait in their cars, or not to arrive early, so they can stay warm.

Legislation would give state recognition to Kineo Band of Maliseets

A bill to grant state recognition for a second band of Maliseets could be complicated by larger conversations around sovereignty in Maine.

Caribou boys finish regular season unbeaten

The Caribou Viking boys ended their regular season with an unbeaten record following an 82-56 victory over Presque Isle Friday, Feb. 26.

PI girls finish unbeaten in regular season

The Presque Isle Wildcats, the top-seeded girls team in the Class B/C division, wrapped up an unbeaten regular season with victories over Fort Kent Thursday and Caribou Saturday.

Final standings, playoff pairings for County hoops revealed

The shortened regular season for high school basketball has come to a conclusion as teams are now busy preparing for a modified playoff format.

Maine slows spread of Emerald Ash Borer with continued ash movement restrictions

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Plant Health Program and Maine Forest Service announced that Maine is taking the next step to continue regulating the movement of ash wood material.

Caribou area children create Virtual Stations of the Cross on YouTube

Parishes often include the Stations of the Cross in their Lenten observances because it is a season in which we are called to deeper prayer and reflection on Christ’s Passion and death.

Virtual signing marks important moment for incoming nursing students

To foster campus spirit in an era of social distancing, Northern Maine Community College admissions staff hosted a virtual signing ceremony for the incoming 2021 nursing cohort on Feb. 17 via Zoom.

Visiting vet and team care for 180 felines at Caribou clinic

Dr. Beth Sperry and her medical team from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland tended to 180 cats in four days during a free spay/neuter clinic in Caribou in February.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, October 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in October 2020.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, November 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in November 2020.

Wintergreen to feature Presque Isle artist in March

Wintergreen Arts Center is hosting the work of artist Alexandra Michaud during the month of March. An Opening Reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 5, at Wintergreen’s new space at the Aroostook Centre Mall.

Presque Isle leaders set priorities aimed at the city’s growth

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — With their sights set on transforming Presque Isle into the bustling hub of The County, city leaders are poised to rethink, re-evaluate and to do what it takes to revitalize the Star City.

Northern Lighthouse launches case management program for homeless youth

Northern Lighthouse, LLC, a provider of mental and behavioral health services in Aroostook County, hopes to expand its direct outreach to local youth who are experiencing homelessness through a new case management program.

Presque Isle vaccine clinic for March 2 has openings for those 70 and older

The Community COVID Vaccination Clinic that Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital has scheduled for next Tuesday, March 2, still has openings for more than 300 people age 70 or older.

County athletes named as McDonald’s All-Stars

Several Aroostook County high school basketball athletes were recognized Feb. 24 for their accomplishments on hardwood.

Physician says vaccine could bring County closer to normalcy by late spring

Following a month of public vaccination clinics, Jay Reynolds, family medicine physician at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital, said if enough people in central Aroostook receive their second COVID-19 shots in the coming months, the region could see some return to normalcy by the end of May.

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