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I cannot express how much I worry for our country. Fortunately, I feel relatively safe, because I am far to the north of the trouble that is tearing the heartland apart and bringing pain and suffering to our places of power.

Katahdin Trust employees raise $2,000 for Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine was the recipient of funds raised during 2020 by employees of Katahdin Trust, a local community bank.

AMHC is the local StrengthenME provider in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC) is pleased to be the local provider for StrengthenME in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties. StrengthenME is Maine’s behavioral health and resiliency response to COVID-19, providing free stress management, wellness, and resiliency resources.

Donor remembers father with $10,000 gift to hospital

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital recently received a $10,000 donation in memory of Alex Silver from his daughter Beverly Silver Bachrach.

Presque Isle boys basketball team seeks to build on experience

Several Aroostook County basketball programs have noticed a slight decline in the number of players who tried out amid the coronavirus pandemic this winter. The Presque Isle boys team is no exception.

Presque Isle girls hope to maintain winning tradition

With more than 400 victories during 26 years as a high school basketball coach, Jeff Hudson has experienced nearly every conceivable sideline scenario.

New Easton girls basketball coach hopes to rebuild program

Emily Hill has both a short-term plan and long-range goals as the first-year girls varsity basketball coach at Easton High School.

Central Aroostook boys have revamped lineup after graduating 4 starters

The Central Aroostook High School boys basketball team reached the Class C North championship game a year ago. The Panthers lost a 50-48 heartbreaker to undefeated Dexter on a controversial, buzzer-beating 3-pointer.

State champion Central Aroostook eyes another memorable season despite pandemic restrictions

Perhaps no teams are more impacted by the COVID-19 safety protocols this season than those that won state championships last season.

Easton boys hope to make most of abbreviated season

The Easton boys basketball team has made 10 consecutive Northern Maine Class D postseason appearances. That includes eight tournament trips to Bangor highlighted by the 2016 regional championship and a berth in last year’s Class D regional final.

Houlton Elks presents donation to Aroostook Agency on Aging

Exalted Ruler Dan Hiebert of the Houlton Lodge of Elks, BPOE 835, presents a $500 donation to Joy Barresi Saucier, executive director of the Aroostook Agency on Aging in Presque Isle,

Rep. Bernard to serve on Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry and Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement & Business committees

Rep. Sue Bernard, R-Caribou, has been appointed to the 130th Maine Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee, where she will serve as the ranking member

NMCC opens new dining commons and community teaching kitchen

Northern Maine Community College begins the spring semester with an exciting new feature on campus, the completely remodeled Reed Dining Commons, which became available to students in the final weeks of fall semester after approximately nine months of construction.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of January 18, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 20 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.

Tax help program gears up for February start

AARP’s Tax-Aide program, which offers tax assistance to the elderly, low-income and others who might need assistance, plans to open in Caribou by Feb. 16.

Spring semester looking hopeful as UMPI nears start of classes |

With a system-wide plan for universal testing in place and a potential vaccine distribution in sight, leaders at the University of Maine at Presque Isle are confident in their ability to navigate the upcoming semester despite the ongoing pandemic-related challenges.

Presque Isle Middle School students on honor roll for the first quarter of the 2020-21

Presque Isle Middle School recently announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year.

Aroostook schools given approval to stay with ‘green’ model of learning

Schools across the region have maintained their "green" status from the Maine Department of Education, which means they can hold in-person classes, after-school activities and sports if COVID-19 has not greatly impacted their district.

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