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New option in radiation treatment begins at AR Gould Hospital

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is proud to announce a new treatment option available for certain cancer patients. Stereotactic body radiation therapy is an advanced, high-tech treatment option to add to the hospital’s arsenal against cancer.

Patois, dictons, metaphores: lettre C continué

Poisson d'avril! Ont aimais tu donc ça jouer des tours a nos parents pi a nos ami(e)s quand on étais jeune pi moins jeunes. Mais moué j'appris que, si tu fait un coup a quelqu'un, y von souvent te rendre ton coup 10 fois pire que toué t'a faite!

Interview with the dog

Some good news to share is the fact that we will be set up at the spring Trash & Treasure Show at The Forum on May 1 and 2. It has been well over a year since we have been able to do any fundraisers for the Central Aroostook Humane Society.

CNA training program to be offered; summer session brings opportunity for high school students

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle and Northern Light Continuing Care in Mars Hill are once again partnering with SAD 42 Adult Education to offer a program to train Certified Nursing Assistants.

Virtual gathering for all Maine Catholic youth set for April 25

On Good Shepherd Sunday (April 25) Catholics reflect on how Jesus, who speaks of himself as the “good shepherd,” lays downs his life for his sheep and how we, the faithful, can become more like the Good Shepherd in our daily lives through self-sacrifice, love and uniting together under our loving God.

Confusing dates

Even experienced genealogists are sometimes confused and frustrated by issues with dating. I’m not talking about your granddaughter’s new boyfriend. I’m talking about what you can run across researching in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

AMHC expands adult crisis stabilization services in Presque Isle

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has opened an expanded adult crisis stabilization unit at 180 Academy Street in Presque Isle.

Maine Public Utilities Commission observes Safe Digging Month

In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, as proclaimed by Gov. Janet Mills, the Maine Public Utilities Commission reminds Mainers of the dangers of digging without knowing the location of underground utilities.

Good news for spring

It seems spring has finally arrived in The County. Spring means more sun, longer days and warmer temperatures. Studies show us that with these things come a mood boost, less stress, more exercise, improved memory and increased creative thought.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

AMHC Sexual Assault Services joins the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault to highlight April as Sexual Assualt Awareness Month.

Page joins Acadia FCU as Ashland branch manager

Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Gregory Page has been hired as branch manager for their Ashland location.

Birthday balloons brighten volunteer’s day

Aroostook Agency on Aging volunteer Judy Hilton celebrates her birthday with balloons

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of April 12, 2021

Wednesday, April 14 PRESQUE ISLE: Maine Department of Labor workplace training session: Lockout/Tagout, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Presque Isle CareerCenter, 66 Spruce St. Registration: 1-877-SAFE 345 (1-877-723-3345) or www.safetyworksmaine.gov.

Easton voters approve town budget

Thirty-nine residents attended Easton’s annual town meeting last week in the elementary school gymnasium. And Town Clerk Cheryl Clark was prepared to accommodate more while still following COVID-19 guidelines.

Presque Isle to add more green space to city landscape

There might just be more room to play outdoors in Presque Isle, if the Maine Public Utility Commission approves an offer from the city for 300 acres of public utility district land.

Shires capture Aroostook League Middle School Cheering Championship

The Houlton Middle School cheering squad reclaimed its crown as the top squad in Aroostook County Saturday with an energetic performance at the Aroostook League Middle School Cheering competition.

Presque Isle City Hall renovations move ahead

The Presque Isle City Council voted 5 to 2 in favor of an $878,500 City Hall renovation, during Wednesday’s meeting. Councilors Randy Smith and Doug Cyr, who were in favor of an estimated $2.5 million new building project, cast the dissenting votes.

UMaine chancellor makes stops in County, encourages people to get vaccinated

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- As Maine expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people aged 16 and older, the University of Maine System is urging all students and employees to receive vaccinations and help the campuses move toward a more normal fall semester.

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