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New Sweden artist plans Artist for Aging Exhibit

A New Sweden artist will show some of her works at Aroostook Agency on Aging during the month of October.

Pines Health Services welcomes two primary care providers

Pines Health Services is pleased to welcome Kirsten Darrell, PA-C and Steven Albert, FNP-C to the team of high-quality primary care providers.

Houlton, Presque Isle Elks Lodges hold soccer shoot events

The Houlton and Presque Isle Elks Lodges held their annual Soccer Shoots Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Northern Maine Republican candidates discuss need for change at grand opening of campaign office in Fort Kent

The need for change in Augusta was the primary focus of Republican candidates who spoke at a grand opening of the Fort Kent party headquarters on Friday, Sept. 23.

Fort Kent wins County Championship on a cold, windy day

Fort Kent took first place in the Aroostook County Championship at the Mars Hill Country Club on Friday, after being delayed one day due to rainy weather.

Local woodwork artisans hone their crafts in Aroostook County

Aroostook County is home to many creative people including woodwork artisans like Randy McPherson in Washburn and Scott Gagnon in Presque Isle.

October featured artists bring new and old to one gallery

Wintergreen welcomes two artists with very different styles to share the gallery in October. Kim Smith and Jacky Poulin will be sharing their artwork at Wintergreen. The opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 7 from 6-8 p.m., during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

Presque Isle Rotary project aims to reduce accidental falls

The Rotary Club of Presque Isle, several retail sponsors, community public works departments, Age-Friendly Presque Isle, and the Aroostook Agency on Aging are partnering to provide free five-gallon buckets of sand/salt mix for older adults to prevent slips and falls.

Calling methods for the best moose hunt

The memories of a moose hunt will last a lifetime, especially if it’s a family event, and the delicious meat is a wonderful reward.

Community flu shot clinics planned in October

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital will be offering a series of flu shot clinics for adults in October, with both drive-up and walk-in options. A pediatric flu shot clinic for children aged six months to 18 years old is also planned.

Fall Spectacular will be part of annual Arts and Crafts Fair

The weekend of Oct. 14-15 will be a busy one in Caribou as the annual Arts and Crafts Fair will be at Caribou High School and a new event, the CARL Fall Spectacular, will be going on at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center.

Fort Fairfield appoints interim manager who wants to curb ‘excessive spending’

Fort Fairfield has a new interim town manager following the resignation of Andrea Powers.

A ‘Toast’ update

Many of you have been asking about our super popular “Toast to the Animals” celebration. After several COVID-19 cancellations and not being able to host this great fundraiser, we are finally ready to celebrate the animals once again and help support the Central Aroostook Humane Society.

Society hosts successful dinner

The Haystack Historical Society of Mapleton wishes to thank all who came out to support the Haystack Historical Museum last Saturday.

In the pressure chamber

So many members of my family and friends ask me the question, “What is it like to go into the hyperbaric chamber? Do you get nervous or are you claustrophobic?” These are expected and perfectly appropriate questions, my friends. And my answer is no. I do not allow my mind to go down that particular path because every session is vital toward healing.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 21, 2022

75 Years Ago - Sept. 18, 1947 Kermit Crandall named president of Country Club — Kermit Crandall of Presque Isle was elected president of the Aroostook Valley Country Club for the ensuing year at a meeting of the new directors at the club.

Construction for new wastewater treatment facility begins in Fort Fairfield

By the end of 2023, Fort Fairfield's Utilities District will have a new wastewater treatment facility that will allow it to expand its current capacity for water treatment.

Metzler wins 20th Mars Hill Open

The Mars Hill Rotary Club sponsored the 20th annual Alton McQuade Mars Hill Open Aug. 13 and 14 at the Mars Hill Country Club.

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