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Kiwanis promotes kids’ safety

The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle made up 200 children’s safety kits to distribute throughout The County. The kits contain electrical safety plug-ins, hot water safety bath ducks plus several pamphlets.

Probus learns about development in city

Central Aroostook Probus met on July 19.

Golf tourney raises more than $13,000 for NMCC scholarships

This year’s TD Bank Golf Tournament raised more than $13,000 after expenses for Northern Maine Community college scholarships.

Births at Cary Medical Center for July 2022

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center:

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of August 17, 2022

75 Years Ago - Aug. 14, 1947 Eighty attended Aroostook and Florida picnic — More than 80 attended the Aroostook-Florida picnic at the Aroostook Valley Park. Mrs. Charles Jameson was chairman of the program, which included group singing led by George P. Findlen of Fort Fairfield, piano-accordion selections by Janet Higgins of Mapleton, an address by Clifford McIntire of Perham, and humorous readings by Mrs. Charles Everett, Mars Hill.

Flannel & Barrel grand opening

Flannel & Barrel, located at 641 Main Street in Presque Isle, formerly known as The Olde Rustic Attic, recently celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

It’s ‘ARRR-gust,’ International Pirate Month

Have you ever seen the website BrownieLocks with its listing of weird, unusual and bizarre holidays? Well, according to that site, this is “ARRRR-gust,” or International Pirate Month, which always brings to mind one of my favorite historical stories from Presque Isle. That is the story of Sidney Cook.

Wishes classmates well

To the editor: I wish I could have made the Class of 1967 Presque Isle High School reunion. Please give my best regards and wishes to all of my classmates. The year '67 was a blast and I so enjoyed working at WEGP.

An enjoyable experience

To the editor: A few days ago my wife and I accompanied our granddaughter to Hub Coffee. What an appealing time we enjoyed.

Help kids be financially aware

August is back-to-school season, when Maine families adjust to new schedules, new spending on school supplies and new household budgets. National Financial Awareness Day is Aug. 14, which reminds families to be more aware of money coming in and going out.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, July 25-31, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of July 25-31, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Aug. 1-7, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 1-7, including the following.

New horse show ring attracts attention at fair

Horses and riders tried out a new arena in a place closer to the crowds during this year’s Northern Maine Fair.

Annual Viking Run set for Labor Day

The annual Aroostook Savings and Loan Viking Run will be held at the Caribou High School track at 9 a.m. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.

Van Buren comes out the winner at Aroostook County Firefighters Muster

Five firefighting teams from northern and central Aroostook went head to head Saturday, with Van Buren Fire Department scoring the biggest points out of them all.

Families flock to Caribou for weekend of kid-friendly activities

The newly expanded Caribou Cares About Kids festival gave local families plenty of reasons to spend quality time together.

Washburn gears up for August Festival

Washburn will debut a new tribute to veterans and a first-ever memorial car show during the upcoming August Festival.

UMPI alum working in media relations for the Boston Red Sox

When Carlos Villoria was playing baseball for the University of Maine at Presque Isle, he didn’t know he’d someday work in Major League Baseball, he just knew he always wanted the sport to be part of his life.

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