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For COVID vaccine recipients, clinics mark first steps toward return to normalcy

Like the hundreds of people who turned out for Presque Isle’s first series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week at Northern Maine Community College, Brenda Devoe of Washburn, 71, has dealt with her fair share of loneliness and isolation throughout the pandemic.

Bishop Deeley appointed as chairman of the Board for National Catholic Risk Retention Group

The National Catholic Risk Retention Group (National Catholic) has announced that Bishop Robert Deeley has been elected as its chairman of the board.

Husson University makes commitment to online education in Northern Maine

With COVID-19 hastening the adoption and acceptance of online educational offerings among members of the public, Husson University announced that it is moving forward with a strategic initiative designed to extend its online educational outreach.

SAD 1 students, staff isolating after COVID-19 exposure

More than 30 students and staff members from Zippel Elementary School and Presque Isle High School are in isolation after people from both schools tested positive for COVID-19.

Hersey promoted to vice president, cash management and business development officer at Katahdin Trust

Katahdin Trust, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced the promotion of Patty Hersey to vice president, cash management and business development officer.

Weddings

I recently saw a reference about using wedding announcements in genealogical research. While I’ve written about using newspapers before I thought I might review the family announcements you’re apt to find. Not so many years ago newspapers devoted pages to engagements and weddings.

Credit union donates coin sorter fees to benefit County activities departments

A year of waiting on spare change was well worth the wait for 11 County nursing care and assisted living facilities.

BigRock Mountain works with ACAP’s Tobacco Prevention Team to update smoke free policy

BigRock Mountain, located in Mars Hill, is open for the season and encouraging the community to get outside to enjoy some family friendly activities this winter.

Lack of snow postpones Aroostook County Sled Run by one month

Organizers of the second annual Aroostook County Sled Run have postponed the event until March 6 due to a lack of snow on local snowmobile trails.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of January 25, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 27 PRESQUE ISLE: After-school arts at Wintergreen Arts Center, 3-5 p.m., Grades K-3. Fun and Games/Video Games. Free after-school bus transportation. FMI: 762-3576.

Presque Isle man pleads guilty to drug charge

A Presque Isle man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Aroostook CA$H Coalition to offer virtual tax prep

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition will go virtual this year due to COVID-19 safety precautions.

New auto sales, repair shop to open in location of former convenience store

A local entrepreneur plans to open Crown of Maine Motors, a new auto sales and repair shop, on Parsons Street as early as July 2021.

Presque Isle area nonprofit collects art supplies for children in foster care

Members of Aroostook Partners in the Arts have begun collecting and distributing bags of art supplies in hopes of giving children in foster care creative outlets to express themselves and connect with their new families.

Wildcats skate to tie with Hampden

The Presque Isle Wildcats skated to a 4-4 tie with visiting Hampden Academy Saturday at the Forum.

Mars Hill approves increased fiscal year budget for 2021

The Mars Hill Town Council has approved a 2021 fiscal year budget of $1.5 million, which will go into effect on Feb. 1.

Hospital begins community vaccination program

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services have begun a COVID-19 community vaccination program. After completing vaccines for front-line hospital workers and other health care providers the hospital and Pines have started to schedule individuals 70 and over to get the first dose of the Moderna vaccine.

Volunteers make sure County pets don’t go hungry

Volunteers at Caribou’s Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry recently distributed $2,567 worth of food, purchased from Sleeper’s, thanks to grant funding that not only helped animals, but gave the pet rescue a new mission.

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