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Department of Health and Human Services reopens local offices

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has resumed normal business hours at its 16 regional offices, including those in Caribou, Fort Kent and Houlton, in line with Stage 2 of Gov. Janet Mills’ reopening plan.

Katahdin declares dividend for the second quarter of 2020

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.1185 per share for the second quarter of 2020.

SAD 33 directors will meet June 8

The 1033rd Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 6:30 p.m on June 8.

Unemployment in Aroostook County doubled during first full month of COVID-19 crisis

The percentage of unemployed people in Aroostook County for the month of April doubled from the previous month, according to new information released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on June 3.

Madawaska selectmen plan in-person meeting June 8

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8, at the Multi Purpose Building.

Maine Community Foundation awards 12 County nonprofits

The Aroostook County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $71,855 in grants to 12 nonprofits serving the area.

Certified physician assistant joins Caribou hospital team

Robert Hunt, PA-C, has joined the hospitalist team at Pines Health Services.

Fort Kent grocery store no longer selling gasoline

J R Boucher and Son Construction removed two underground gas tanks and the gas pumps at the store on Tuesday.

NMCC offers free summer courses for 2020 grads

The members of Maine’s high school Class of 2020 got an early graduation gift recently: access to free summer courses at Maine’s community colleges.

SAD 27 directors slate special meeting June 4

The 878th special meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 4.

MSSM alumnus leading state branch of national telehealth effort

Maine School of Science and Mathematics Class of 2020 graduate Jay Philbrick is now the state director and advocacy lead for Telehealth Access for Seniors.

Hospital receives ‘A’ safety grade

Northern Maine Medical Center recently announced they have maintained a safety grade of “A” for spring 2020 from the Leapfrog Group.

Company to give book to high school seniors

Barresi Financial Inc. of Presque Isle has announced that they will donate a special book to all Aroostook County High School Seniors as a graduation present.

Shrine Clowns visit Valley to spread cheer

NorState Federal Credit Union’s Music in the Park 2020 invited the Anah Temple Shrine Clowns to come to the St. John Valley on Saturday, May 16, to bring cheer and laughter to elderly shut-ins in local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and around town for the young and young-at-heart.

SAD 24 school board to meet remotely on May 21

The SAD 24 board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, remotely via virtual meeting rooms.

Mapleton man joins board

Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting.

Two independent Fort Kent retailers postpone opening doors for now

Although the state eased business restrictions allowing retailers in Aroostook County to open their doors on Monday, May 11, two independent Fort Kent shops will keep their brick and mortar doors closed for a little while longer.

Company gives $10,000 to local relief efforts

MMG Insurance recently donated $10,000 to the Aroostook County Action Program to assist children and families in Aroostook County experiencing COVID-19-related hardship.

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