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Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 21, 2021

This report is not the one I enjoy writing at this time of year. It seems that 2020 rubbed off on 2021. The potential snowstorm that we were supposed to get last weekend ended up being more sleet and rain than snow.

Hughes earns Property and Casualty License

Christopher Anderson, president of the F.A. Peabody Company (FAPCO), has announced that Liam Hughes has earned his Property and Casualty license. Hughes is a graduate of Presque Isle High School and Husson University, with a business degree.

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.

Northern Maine Medical Center COVID-19 public vaccination hotline overwhelmed on first day

Northern Maine Medical Center was swamped with 700 calls Wednesday morning when it opened its dedicated phone line for the public to register for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 14, 2021

Here goes another week and not much to report. I understand how frustrating this season has been so far, but anyone who remembers seasons like this have happened before and once the snow came it never shut off and we had plenty of snow to work with.

Hamlin man pleads guilty to bringing meth from Canada into Maine on snowmobile

A Hamlin man has pleaded guilty in federal court to crossing the U.S.-Canada border into Maine on a snowmobile while carrying more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, according to a court filing on Jan. 12.

Aroostook police departments to receive grant money for COVID-related expenses

Police departments across Aroostook County will receive additional funds to help them take on the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

NMCC names dean’s list students for fall 2020

Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2020 fall semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a 3.2 grade-point-average or above.

2nd annual sled run to raise local funds for Aroostook Relay for Life

On Saturday, Feb. 6, the Aroostook County Sled Run will return for its second year of daylong snowmobile rides, all aiming to support the local Relay for Life efforts.

Thirteenth resident dies in County nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks

A 13th Aroostook County nursing home resident has died within two weeks as COVID-19 outbreaks continue to afflict facilities in Madawaska, Eagle Lake and Caribou.

Aroostook County Commissioners reappoint Adams and Underwood for 2021 positions

At the first meeting of 2021 for the Aroostook County Commissioners, the board reappointed Paul Adams as commissioners chairperson, and commissioner Paul Underwood as the chief elected official for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

12th resident dies in County nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks

Another Aroostook County nursing home resident has died as COVID-19 outbreaks continue to afflict facilities in Eagle Lake, Madawaska and Caribou.

Eleventh resident dies in County nursing home outbreaks

Three more Aroostook County nursing home residents have died as COVID-19 outbreaks afflict facilities in Madawaska, Caribou and Eagle Lake.

Van Buren man arrested, charged with domestic violence assault

Jonathan Emmert, 23, of Van Buren was arrested on an active warrant on a charge of domestic violence assault on New Year’s Day, according to the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.

Another resident dies bringing to 8 the number of COVID-19 deaths from outbreaks at Aroostook County nursing homes

Another Aroostook County nursing home resident has died as COVID-19 outbreaks afflict facilities in Caribou, Madawaska and Eagle Lake.

County food pantries continue to see increases in clients as pandemic continues

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine — Food pantry operators across Aroostook County have seen firsthand how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented financial challenges, even for people who have stable employment.

Busy beaver causes outage for more than 10,000 in Aroostook County|

An outage at roughly 3:30 p.m. left more than 10,000 in Aroostook County without power on Dec. 21.

Madawaska schools go remote after two at elementary school test positive for virus

Madawaska School Department students will move to a remote learning model on Friday, Dec. 18, after two individuals at Madawaska Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19.

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