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Caribou Veterans’ Home honors Vet of the Month

Robert “Bob” Jandreau, originally of St. Francis and now a resident at Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou, has been named Veteran of the Month for June.

Births at Cary, May 19-31, 2020

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center:

Agency on Aging to assist those impacted by COVID-19

The Aroostook Agency on Aging has announced a new funding opportunity to community organizations serving older adults in northern Maine.

Aroostook County commissioners release quarterly financial summary

At the Aroostook County Commissioners’ meeting held Wednesday in Houlton, the quarterly financial summary regarding Aroostook County’s three funds (general, jail and unorganized territory) were reviewed by the board.

198 in Mars Hill nursing home test negative for COVID-19 after employee tests positive

Two days after announcing that an employee at its Continuing Care facility in Mars Hill tested positive for COVID-19, Northern Light A.R. Gould said on Thursday that 198 residents and employees had tested negative.

County chambers seek new ways to create income amid virus cancellations

This is no ordinary summer in Aroostook County.

United Way of Aroostook awards Fort Kent woman highest volunteer honor

United Way of Aroostook has named Denise Plourde of Fort Kent as the non-profit organization’s latest Community Spark Award winner.

Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office receives $10,000 for police dog program

The Aroostook County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that it had received a donation of $10,000 from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) to be used toward the department’s dog program.

Center offers free online digital literacy classes

The National Digital Equity Center is offering digital literacy and computer skills classes online statewide.

Ridgewood Estates offering window, FaceTime visits

The residents at Ridgewood Estates have been trying to keep busy with help from the Ridgewood Estates staff during the COVID-19 pandemic -- even as the facility remains vigilant in limiting physical contact with the outside world.

University of Maine at Presque Isle announces 2020 graduates

One hundred and seventy-three students graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Saturday, May 9, during the University’s 111th commencement and first-ever virtual commencement ceremony,

UMPI releases spring 2020 dean’s list

Five hundred and four students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester, according to Dr. Ray Rice, UMPI president and provost.

Nick Archer retiring after 34 years of protecting The County’s environment

A hallmark government employee in The County has retired, leaving behind a long legacy of environmental protection and community service.

Madawaska Police Department to gear up with body cameras

The Madawaska Police Department will soon be fully equipped with body cameras they purchased through grant funds from the Aroostook County Homeland Security Grant for Law Enforcement.

Van Buren logging company agrees to pay settlement to Maine Forest Service

Van Buren-based GR Timber Holdings LLC entered into an administrative agreement with the Maine Forest Service to settle the company’s violation of Maine’s rules and regulations governing timber harvesting.

Big Rick’s earns kudos for delivering nearly 600 pizzas to those in need

Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings in Madawaska received praise recently from state Sen. Troy Jackson for spearheading a project that has given away more than 550 pizzas to families in need in the Valley.

Friends make the most of summer break with Maine canoe trail adventure

Four young friends who met while studying engineering at Northeastern University in Boston made the most of their summer break by traveling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Local power customers to see electricity bill hike

Starting July 1, Versant Power customers will see higher electricity delivery rates.

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