8 years ago
Guerrette joins United Way board
The United Way of Aroostook is pleased to welcome Ryan Guerrette as the newest member of the Board of Directors. Guerrette
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8 years ago
Nelson elected as Maine State Bar president
HOULTON — Stephen Nelson, an attorney in Houlton, has been elected as the president of the Maine State Bar Association. Contributed photo Stephen Nelson of Houlton was elected president of the Maine Bar Association for 2016.
8 years ago
Dates set for Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) season is upon us and Aroostook Birders club has already begun preparations to host counts here in northern Maine.
8 years ago
MSSM plans concert, show
LIMESTONE, Maine — The Maine School of Science and Mathematics will host a Christmas Concert and Variety Show on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.
8 years ago
Caribou student among poetry winners
BAR HARBOR, Maine — A Caribou High School student is one of six winners of “100 Words for Acadia,” a writing contest celebrating Acadia National Park’s 100th birthday.
8 years ago
Bring back the old format
To the editor:
I am enclosing a format as to what I think a Caribou Winter Carnival can be. I would like to have you print this format in your paper so that everyone can see what a Winter Carnival can do for Caribou. We don’t have many activities in the winter months and having a Winter Carnival would certainly be one of them and often spoken of.
8 years ago
Time to act now on health care options
To the editor:
As an outreach and enrollment specialist for the Health Insurance Marketplace, I’ve seen firsthand what the Affordable Care Act means for Aroostook County’s uninsured. Every day, I hear from those who now have peace of mind because they know they can afford to get the care they need.
8 years ago
Telehealth can make a huge difference
By U.S. Sen. Angus King
(I-Maine)
Rural communities in Maine and across America face several challenges when it comes to health care — including higher rates of some chronic diseases, isolation, and lack of transportation options. But the emergence of new and innovative telemedicine technology, like videoconferencing with a doctor from home, is helping to revolutionize the way rural health care is delivered. And that can make a big difference in the lives of Maine people.
8 years ago
Gimme FLIVE!
Over the years, in my presentations to schools and groups, I have covered a wide range of weather hazards, from hurricanes to ice jam flooding to tornados. Recently, however, I’ve decided to get a bit more specific, focusing on weather hazards that people living right here in The County are most likely to encounter. I have come up with a five-letter acronym for five key hazards, “key” because these hazards have the capacity to injure or kill.The acronym is “FLHIV”, which conveniently sounds like “five”, since there are five of them!
8 years ago
Can you handle the truth?
If you’ve been tempted to have your DNA tested there are always special offers during the holidays and at other times throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to join the genealogists who have already opted to have some or all of the DNA tests available in order to trace their ancestral origins.
