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DEP reminds Mainers of what not to flush

Properly functioning sewer systems are extremely important for the protection of public health and to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Following social distancing guidelines, town meetings in The County plan to go remote

When towns and cities in Aroostook County convene for their next council meetings, the public won’t be attending -- at least not in person.

Slushy road causes tractor-trailer crash in Westfield

A tractor-trailer crash caused by slush on the road in Westfield briefly left part of Route 1 closed off on Monday.

Open water fishing is a mite early in The County

I’m pretty sure the guy who came up with the idea of open water fishing season beginning on April 1 each year wasn’t from Aroostook County.

Presque Isle Loop suspends operations due to COVID-19, low ridership

The Presque Isle Loop bus will temporarily discontinue its service beginning April 1.

AR Gould closes some health centers as virus precaution

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital announced on Monday, March 30, that it’s changing protocols in light of the COVID-19 health crisis include the temporary closure and redirected use of its primary care health centers.

Presque Isle plant’s quality efforts earn EPA nod

The US Environmental Protection Agency recently recognized the wastewater treatment facility in Presque Isle for its commitment to improving water quality.

Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield receive grants to hold Maine Bicentennial events

The city of Presque Isle, the Presque Isle Historical Society and the Maine Potato Blossom Festival are among hundreds of Maine cities, towns and nonprofits who have received grants from the latest round of funds from the Maine Bicentennial Commission.

United airline cuts local flights

Officials with the City of Presque Isle announced that United Airlines has reduced its service in all areas, including at the Presque Isle International Airport.

Chapman elects selectperson and assessor at annual meeting

As many towns across Maine chose to cancel their annual town meetings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chapman decided to go through with its meeting, albeit with a limited number of people in attendance.

Maine Potato Board Visits Washington, D.C.

Several members of the Maine Potato Board recently met with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, while in Washington, D.C., for the National Potato Council Fly-In annual meeting.

Social distancing can have dire consequences for domestic violence victims

While the Hope and Justice Project has seen a decrease in recent calls to its hotline, staff members have begun to worry about the potential effects that social isolation can have on clients.

Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office says suspects are falsely claiming to have COVID-19

On Friday, Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen said law enforcement agencies across The County were battling a disturbing new trend -- suspects falsely claiming they have COVID-19.

Bradbury earns Principal’s Award

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School Principal, Dr. Kay York, has announced senior Brayden Bradbury of Bridgewater is the recipient of the 2020 Principal’s Award.

NMCC classes transition to online, campus limits number of staff members onsite

Northern Maine Community College is transitioning much of its coursework to online learning due to increased efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

As COVID-19 cases rise in Maine, A.R. Gould limits testing and visitors

Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle has announced more stringent priorities on virus testing and new visitor restrictions.

Agency on Aging warns senior citizens of COVID-19-related phone, internet scams

With fears of COVID-19 on the rise, there has also been an increase in medical-related scams targeting senior citizens, who are among the people most vulnerable to infection.

SAD 1 runs school lunch program amid COVID-19 pandemic

In the new program, food service staff provide students breakfasts and lunches from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday, at locations around the Presque Isle area.

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