To the editor:
On the afternoon of September 1, 2016, I delivered to the Presque Isle offices of the Democratic and Republican parties, multiple copies of A Covenant for Civil Discourse. The Covenant is part of a larger resource document prepared for churches and clergy by the Maine Council of Churches.
A decade and a half has passed, but September 11, 2001, remains as vivid as if it were yesterday. We each have our own recollections of where we were and what we were doing as the horrifying events began to unfold. We all share the still powerful emotions of shock, anger, and grief.
Senior$afe program helps recognize elder financial abuse
MADAWASKA, Maine — NorState Federal Credit Union this September 2016 will bring forth information about a public education program designed to stop elder financial abuse where it most often starts: inside the financial institution.
CARIBOU, Maine — The final summer meeting of Aroostook Retired Educators’ Association will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced Sept. 6, 2016 that three Maine organizations serving five counties will receive a total of $1,695,084 over three years to support legal services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Students on UMF dean’s list FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington recognized dean’s list students for the spring semester. The following students from the local area were included. From Caribou: Tiffany Bishop and Cheyenne Judkins. From Fort Fairfield: Carter Shaw.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Due to popular demand, The Aroostook Medical Center will once again offer the opportunity to bring used, broken and unwanted electronic devices for proper disposal, free of charge, this fall. In addition, the medical center will collect no-longer-needed medical equipment to donate to Partners for World Health.
Maine State Chamber President Dana Connors will speak at gala
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Aspirations Initiative will host their third annual Night with the Stars Gala this Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
CARIBOU, Maine — The Cary Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary will host the inaugural annual Walk for Hope on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 beginning at the hospital’s Chan Center. All proceeds from the Walk will benefit “Brian’s Ride” to assist patients receiving cancer treatment at the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center.
September in Aroostook County means it’s harvest time. While most folks will be busy picking potatoes, the city of Caribou will hold its first marathon. If everything goes according to plan the event might just become a new tradition.
