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PI International Airport planning for normal summer flight schedule

Presque Isle International Airport is expecting to see a substantial increase in travelers this summer and is planning to adapt the flight schedule to meet that demand.

Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments and retirements

Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the following priest assignments and retirements. All assignments are effective Friday, July 30.

Health care providers offer tips on advance directives

In honor of the recent National Health Care Decisions Day on April 16, two providers with Northern Light Primary Care in Fort Fairfield recently shared information to make the process of completing an advance directive easier.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 12-18, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 12-18, including the following.

Behind the barking

Dogs bark to communicate with each other and with their owners, but sometimes all that barking can get out of hand. Constant barking can fray a family’s nerves and create turmoil in a neighborhood.

Mapleton Lions to reformat annual auction

At the Mapleton Lions Club’s last meeting, the members decided to postpone the club’s annual charity auction due to COVID-19 restrictions. The first Saturday in May for nearly 60 years has been the date of the auction.

Organizations unite to fill gaps for local families

When a gap in services was realized, three local organizations pulled together to help serve families throughout Aroostook County.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of April 19, 2021

75 Years Ago - April 18, 1946 President of the Bar Association -- At an annual meeting of the Aroostook County Bar Association held at the CourtHouse in Houlton, the following officers were elected: Carl A. Welck, President; W. Scott Brown, Vice president; James C. Madigan, Treasurer; Albert P. Putnam, Secretary.

Vehicle crashes into Irish Setter Pub when driver hits gas instead of brakes

A vehicle crashed through a front window at the Irish Setter Pub after the driver hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes, according to Presque Isle police.

Conservation and preservation, Part 2

The first Earth Day, a “teach-in,” was April 22, 1970. The purpose was to put legal and regulatory environmental protections on the federal agenda through an increase in public awareness.

Agency can help pinpoint health insurance benefits

As of April 1, 2021, people seeking health insurance and those who are already enrolled in a plan on MaineHealth.org will see new discounts on health insurance premiums due to the American Rescue Plan. Many people who have lost their job this year qualify for even more generous subsidies.

Recapturing the promise of youth

I cannot help but wonder when I will actually grow up. When will I abandon my love for soft rock music, limit my wardrobe, give away all of my beautiful jewelry, sell my PT Cruiser, donate my many books, learn to pass up the occasional cheeseburger, and accept the fact that Bigfoot may not exist after all? Hopefully never, my friends.

Mars Hill Rotarian is Paul Harris Fellow

Kathy Miller was presented a Paul Harris Fellow award with certificate, pin and medallion by Mars Hill Rotary President Edward Wright at a recent Rotary Club meeting.

Drug Take Back Day to be held Saturday

Aroostook County law enforcement agencies will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of April 19, 2021

Wednesday, April 21 ONLINE: Conversations Project, online class hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and AgingME Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Project, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Info on developing questions or sharing concerns with loved ones and family doctor. Call 764-3396 or 800-439-1789 FMI or to preregister.

Presque Isle Rotary’s Give Back beats goals to benefit community

The Presque Isle Rotary Club has reported that its Great Big Give Back was a great big success, raising more than $25,000 to benefit four local projects.

NMCC secures grant for $1M EMS simulation lab expansion

Construction will soon be underway at Northern Maine Community College to develop an emergency medical service simulation lab. The expansion is part of an ongoing effort to use simulated environments to provide near real-world experiences to students in supervised training settings.

Fort Fairfield Town Council ratifies union contract

The Fort Fairfield Town Council approved, in a 3-to-1 vote, a 1 percent salary increase for all nine public works employees, following an executive session to discuss the matter last week.

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