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AMHC highlights Mental Health Month in May

May is Mental Health Month, and Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. joins Mental Health America in highlighting its “Back to Basics” campaign.

Summer tips and great news

After almost three long years of having all of our fundraisers “on hold” because of COVID-19, the board of directors of the Central Aroostook Humane Society is happy to announce that our very popular “Toast to the Animals” is back on our schedule.

Auction sets new record

The Mapleton Lions Club’s annual spring auction ended May 6. Lions solicited nearly 200 items for the online event, and auction chair Matt Gregg reported this to be the highest amount raised in the more than 50 annual auctions held by the club.

Climate change insanity

To the editor: I want to take you back to the very end of the Trump administration. The economy was functioning on all cylinders. Gas was just over $2 a gallon.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 18, 2022

75 Years Ago - May 15, 1947 Umphrey named head of Colby Alumni — Harry Umphrey was named president of the Northern Aroostook Colby Alumni Association at the annual spring meeting of the organization at the Northeastland hotel.

Griffeth Honda celebrates new location

Griffeth Honda recently held their grand opening at their new location at 130 Main St. in Presque Isle, along with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber gearing up to bring the berries

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Strawberry Shortcake Day on Thursday, June 16.

Remembering the SNARK

The military installation (Presque Isle Army Air Base 1940-1947 and then Presque Isle Air Force Base) once located in Presque Isle played a major role in the defense of the nation for two decades.

Financial group celebrates local graduates

Thompson Financial Group is proud to announce three of their employees have recently completed their degrees at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and will remain in the area as employees of TFG, working out of the Presque Isle office.

With sincere thanks

To the editor: On May 8, a huge celebration was given to me by my sons and daughters, as it was my birthday as well as Mother's Day. They invited the whole community to share with me that grand day.

Schools in SAD 1 to remain mask-free

Though Aroostook has one of Maine’s highest transmission rates of COVID-19, SAD 1 remains below the rate at which masks would be mandated.

Getting a handle on the best gobbler gear

Tom turkey remain in full mating mode during the second half of the season, so circumstances are prime to bag and tag a turkey.

Presque Isle HIgh school third quarter honor roll for the third quarter of 2021-22

Presque Isle High School has announced the third-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 school year. The following were included.

Presque Isle Middle School honor roll for the third-quarter of 2021-22

Presque Isle Middle School has announced the third-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 school year. The following were included.

Callioras earns Principal’s Award

Eva Callioras, a senior at Fort Fairfield Middle High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal's Award.

Presque Isle senior wins Elks scholarship

Faith Sjoberg of Presque Isle has won a Legacy Scholarship from The Elks National Foundation.

Kids and common sense

If you're a parent and your child is old enough to talk, chances are you've heard the phrase, "Can we get a (cat? dog? hamster?) Please, please, I promise to take care of it.” To say that you feel pressure to ‘give in’ would be an understatement.

Agency on Aging online and in-person events

The Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers offer these upcoming educational and enjoyable events in May.

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