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Career exploration program replaces Survivor Aroostook

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has announced a new Aroostook career exploration program which will provide local students the opportunity to learn more about potential health-related careers throughout their high school experience.

Second-graders rock the runway at Earth Day inspired fashion show

Students in Stacy Belanger’s second-grade class at Fort Kent Elementary School educated, inspired and entertained audiences at the fifth annual Trash to Treasure Fashion Show on Friday, May 17, at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Fox Auditorium.

Wisdom High School announces honor parts

Ralph Fantasia, principal of Wisdom Middle/High School, has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2019.

St. John Valley students bring home medals for their health occupation skills

Students from the St. John Technology Center returned to the Valley winners after they earned 23 medals at the 43rd annual Maine State Health Occupation Students of America competition on May 10 in Bangor.

Bechard’s Grille offering pizzas, burgers, and more

Bechard’s Grille has been offering homemade pizza, burgers, appetizers, sides, subs, and poutine at the Skyway Plaza in Caribou for more than two months.

Spring rider alert: many ATV trails remain closed

Although Memorial Day weekend typically heralds the start of trail riding for all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles, many trails remain off limits due to the unusually wet spring.

Insurance agent wins statewide sales awards

A local insurance agent has won state recognition for her sales efforts.

No ongoing risk of virus at Burger Boy, officials say

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services administered nearly 800 hepatitis A vaccines over the course of just three days, according to a press release issued on Wednesday night.

Limestone relives history during Renaissance Faire

The Limestone Community School gymnasium was transformed into a medieval marketplace during the recent Renaissance Faire, which featured a plethora of products ranging from handmade goods, food, and more mystical offerings such as Reiki, unique artwork and healing stones.

Fire department receives grant for safety equipment

Frenchville fire officials announced Thursday that the department received a Safety Enhancement Grant presented through the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund.

Red Cross honors ordinary heroes for saving lives, giving back to their community

The Aroostook County chapter of the American Red Cross honored more than a dozen individuals and businesses for displaying courage amidst difficult situations

From pennies to dollars, local students give to Special Olympics

Last fall, during International Credit Union week in October, County second-grade classrooms took an educational tour of NorState Federal Credit Union facilities to learn how money is saved and how transactions are done, and the ins and outs of daily operations at a credit union.

County Faces: Dixie Shaw of Presque Isle

Dixie Lee Shaw, 64, of Presque Isle, has dedicated decades of her life ensuring that people in The County aren’t going hungry.

Cary Medical Center honors life of graphic designer

Cary Medical Center recently started displaying an art exhibit featuring the work of Tim Finnemore, an artist who, in the early 1980s, became a graphic designer for the new Cary Medical Center facility after it moved from Lyndon Street to Van Buren Road.

First section of Presque Isle bypass to open in June

After a final paving, the first 1.7-mile section of the Presque Isle bypass will open in mid-June, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.

Legionnaires in Fort Kent and Madawaska plan Memorial Day events

Martin-Klein American Legion Post 133 in Fort Kent and the Madawaska American Legion Post have planned Memorial Day services to honor the local veterans who have passed away during events on Sunday, May 26.

Attorneys to appeal manslaughter verdict against Limary in beating death case

Attorneys for a Presque Isle man found guilty on charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault last week said that they plan to appeal the judgment against their client.

Huge crowd greets World War II-era planes en route to D-Day events

John Sessions, chairman of the Historic Flight Foundation, was thrilled to see the more than 1,000 Mainers who came to experience the D-Day Squadron of World War II-era planes stopping over in Presque Isle on their way to Europe.

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