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NMCC to help educate EMS students in Washington County

In an attempt to fill a gap in the emergency medical services workforce in Washington County and beyond, two community colleges have formed a partnership to provide the required coursework and field experiences.

Pines receives ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ honor

Pines Health Services was recently named as one of the 2019 Best Places to Work in Maine.

Heald to lead northern agencies for F.A. Peabody

Troy Heald, CIC, Northern Aroostook district manager, will now oversee the Presque Isle branch operations of the F. A. Peabody Company upon the retirement of longtime senior agent and branch manager, Thomas Clowes.

Groups unite to advocate for northern Maine veterans

Representatives of local veterans organizations held a meeting in the Chan Center at Cary Medical Center on Saturday, September 7th to re-launch an initiative to advocate for priority issues facing veterans in rural Northern Maine.

Police look for two men considered armed and dangerous in Presque Isle shooting

Police are looking for two men they consider armed and dangerous in connection with a shooting that occurred early Monday morning in Presque Isle.

Skunk infiltrates Hodgdon Middle-High School

For some children, going back to school after a fun-filled summer vacation stinks.

Births at Cary Medical Center, July 2019

The following births were recently recorded at Cary Medical Center.

Bangor sees wettest summer on record, Caribou fifth driest

Karen Michaels of Presque Isle had spent Labor Day weekend doing what a lot of other parents in Aroostook County and across the state had been doing -- moving her daughter into a college residence hall for the first time.

Maine and Aroostook County Red Cross responding to Hurricane Dorian

Twelve Red Cross volunteers from Maine are headed out to Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia in response to Hurricane Dorian, which recently devastated the Bahamas and now poses a threat to the Eastern United States.

County Faces: Gloria Powers of Houlton

In years past, the month of August meant Gloria Powers of Houlton would be busy preparing for a return to the classroom.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, July 29-Aug. 4, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of July 29-Aug. 4, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Aug. 12-18, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 12-18, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Aug. 5-11, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 5-11, including the following.

NMCC slates high-pressure boiler operator course

Northern Maine Community College will offer a 16-week high-pressure boiler operator course from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning Sept. 19.

County, Penobscot credit unions to merge operations

The County Federal Credit Union is merging with Penobscot County Federal Credit Union in a deal that the organizations say will create a stronger credit union with ongoing employment opportunities.

Outdoor Calendar – Week of September 2, 2019

Saturday, September 7 FORT KENT: UM5K Summer Fun Run. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at UMFK Sports Center, School Street. Run start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $20/person. Contact Fletcher Brown (207-834-7546) or fletcher.f.brown@maine.edu FMI.

Music in the Park to put on special show for the Hope & Justice Project

The Hope & Justice Project is joining together with Music in the Park for the annual Rock It Up on Sept. 5 -- the last night of Music in the Park -- to celebrate Hope & Justice’s 40th anniversary.

Snowmobile clubs to host ‘bigger, better’ grass drags

As snowmobile clubs around the state struggle with cash flow and finances, fundraising efforts throughout the year are a must.

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