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Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 14-20, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov. 14-20, including the following.

A difficult goodbye

His soft ivory curls were wrapped around my finger as I examined every part of his body with cloudy eyes, my free hand stroking his shoulders as I told him, for probably the millionth time during his 12 years on earth, that I loved him. I told him he was beautiful — the most beautiful Goldendoodle in the world.

Parkinson’s Disease support group meets monthly

A support group for people living with Parkinson’s Disease continues to meet in The County. The group meets once a month at The Sargent Community Center in Presque Isle.

After 34 years of dedicated service, NorState FCU CEO Whitehead retires

NorState Federal Credit Union and its Board of Directors announces the retirement of President/Chief Executive Officer Susan G. Whitehead. During her 34 years with NorState FCU, Whitehead has held various positions and has spent the last nine years as president/CEO.

Local soccer athletes tabbed for Shaw honors

Eight schoolboy and schoolgirl soccer players have been chosen as this year’s recipients of the Clyde “Butch” Shaw awards.

Aroostook RSVP honors volunteers for service

“Homestyle Country Farm” was the theme for Aroostook RSVP’s recent recognition celebration held at the Aroostook Shrine Club.

Agency on Aging offers events in December

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions, and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, March 2022

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse in March.

Houlton Criminal Docket, March 2022

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in March.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, March 2022

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in March.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, including the following.

Grand Isle resident receives Boston Post cane

At 90 years old, Gerard Ouellette was presented with the Boston Post cane at the Grand Isle Historical Society annual meeting on Nov. 6. The Boston Post cane comes from Mr. Edwin A Grozier, Publisher of the Boston Post newspaper.

Giving thanks for angels in my life

I received the ornament I have been waiting for. It is a yellow submarine and Santa himself is sitting right about where the periscope should be. He is the traditional St. Nick, with chubby, cherry cheeks and lustrous white hair. The submarine is decorated with sugar drops; green, orange, yellow and pink.

Colonial ancestry

In my last column I discussed the differences between the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Pilgrims of Plymouth. Millions of Americans descend from these Protestant settlers and quite often have ancestors from both colonies. You probably do if your ancestors were here in New England in the 17th or 18th century.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 7-13, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov. 7-13, including the following.

Caribou Criminal Docket, March 2022

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in March.

Katahdin Trust Employees raise $2,400 for Aroostook House of Comfort

The Aroostook House of Comfort was selected to be the recipient of funds raised during the first three quarters of 2022 by employees of Katahdin Trust, a local community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions.

County Commissioners vote to boost homeless resources

People experiencing homelessness in Aroostook County will now have more shelter from the cold.

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