PRESQUE ISLE — Northern Maine Community College has announced that nursing student Jenny Ann Morneault has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as a 2016 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Contributed photo NMCC Nursing student Jenny Morneault has been named a 2016 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise […]
CARIBOU, Maine — Bishop Robert P. Deeley on Nov. 14, 2016 announced three priest assignments, including one who has joined the Parish of the Precious Blood, which serves Caribou, Presque Isle and surrounding communities.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash and Senate Democratic Whip Nate Libby of Lewiston welcomed their new and returning colleagues to the Maine Senate on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 following a swearing-in ceremony held at the State House.
CARIBOU, Maine — The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center.
SMITH — A girl, Brooklyn Andi Smith, born to Heather and Andrew Smith of Fort Kent on Oct. 25, 2016.
LIMESTONE, Maine — The town of Limestone will be the site of a couple of special events to help the community celebrate the holidays.
To the editor:
It was not long ago that the quarterback for the San Francisco 49er’s, Colin Kaepernick, was steeped in controversy for his decision to sit down on the National Anthem in protest over his perceived belief that African-Americans are unjustly treated by our police forces. There was definitely a strong backlash for his choosing to use our highly esteemed National Anthem that is symbolic of our patriotism for our flag, for our Veterans, for all the soldiers throughout our wars who gave their lives to defend our nation and for the freedom we enjoy and the principles of our democracy.
Once in a while, a weather record occurs which makes you really sit up and take notice. And sure enough, we just had one. In November, in Caribou, the low temperature failed to fall below 20 at any point during the month. This had not occurred In 77 years of record-keeping there. Of course keep in mind that 77 years is also just the blink of an eye in terms of geologic time, but that said, it’s an impressive record!
Breast Cancer has taken a toll on far too many Americans and their families. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this is the perfect time to be celebrating life and the progress we are making in the fight against this disease. Many people, either personally or through a loved one, have been affected by breast cancer.
115 Years Ago —Dec. 11, 1901
Prices — Potatoes $1.85 to $1.90 per barrel today.
The Francis Malcolm Digital Planetarium will present “The Christmas Star” Saturday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m.
