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2 months ago

The County Crossword for July 23, 2025

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

2 months ago

Cary Medical Center births

The following births were recorded at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: DEABAY- A boy, Wrenley Ray Deabay, born to Jamie Poulin and Reece Deabay of Portage Lake on July 9th, 2025. TURNER- A girl, Josie Ann Turner, born to Mackenzie and Mason Turner of Caribou on July 9th, 2025. CLARK- A boy, Walker Alan Clark, […]

2 months ago

HBMI Health Fair has best showing yet

HOULTON, Maine – One of the primary goals of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians’ Health and Wellness Center has been to bring health screenings and the latest medical information to the tribal community. On Saturday, June 28 that information was brought to a record number of participants at the tribe’s annual Health Fair. “I […]

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NorState FCU’s Special Olympics Golf Scramble raises over $18,000

NorState Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the successful completion of its two-day Special Olympics Golf Scramble, which raised $18,250 in support of Special Olympics Maine athletes in Aroostook County. The tournament, which honors the legacy of the long-running Cloukey Challenge, was held on Friday, July 11 at Long Lake Country Club in St. […]

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Fort Kent Community High School/Valley Rivers Middle School honor roll

FORT KENT, Maine — Fort Kent Community High School and Valley Rivers Middle School recently released the honor roll for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. Grade 12, high honors: Julissa Bauch, Abigail Boucher, Allie Caron, Allie Caron, Taylor Coulombe, Sawyer Daigle, Kaitlynn Devoe, William Grange, Fletcher Marquis, Halle Michaud, Quinn Michaud, Taylor […]

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Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services welcome two LIC program participants

CARIBOU, Maine – Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services are pleased to welcome Elizabeth (Ellie) Janitz and Lauren Weller, medical students from the Tufts University School of Medicine’s Maine Track Program, as they begin their nine-month Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships with the Pines and Cary teams. Offered in partnership with Maine Medical Center in Portland, […]

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Cary Medical Center births

The following births were recorded at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: ROY- A boy, Avery Jackson Roy, born to Chelsy Theriault and Gilman Roy of Van Buren on June 2nd, 2025. THIBODEAU- A boy, Adrien Scott Thibodeau, born to Megan and Jesse Thibodeau of Frenchville on June 4th, 2025. THOMPSON- A boy, Brydon Lee Thompson, […]

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Katahdin Trust announces Top of the Mountain Award recipient

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine, and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, recently celebrated its employees and announced the 2024 Top of the Mountain Award recipient at a Bank wide employee event held at the New England Outdoor Center Event Center in Millinocket. The event was well attended by […]

2 months ago

Wintergreen receives three-year grant from the Onion Foundation

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine—The Onion Foundation recently awarded a three-year grant totaling $45,000 to the Wintergreen  Arts Center. Earmarked for general support, the initial $15,000 gift was received in June. The Onion Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation based in Maine with a mission to build a more equitable and  healthy Maine by deepening the connection […]

2 months ago

Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope open house

HOULTON, Maine — All are welcome to attend Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope’s open house on Saturday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 106 Main St. A barbecue, refreshments and fun and games will be available for everyone to enjoy! ARCH serves people in recovery, people struggling with substance/alcohol/opioid use disorder(s), affected […]