By Bethany Zell
Special to the Aroostook Republican & News
In May of 2012, I attended the first of my annual Advocate Leadership Summits for the National Breast Cancer Coalition in Washington, D.C. Every year, as I attend the Summit, I am reminded of the tireless work of advocates around the globe … advocates just like my friend, Sarah Merchant, who I had the honor of meeting at that very first Summit event.
Editor’s note: This is the second part of an essay on Caribou throughout the years by a life-long resident.
Barber shops and beauty shops kept us clipped, cut and curled in neat styles. About the only time we saw a man with a beard was on Santa Claus at Christmas.
Catholic Charities Maine recently presented the Community Partner Award to Thompson-Hamel, LLC, of Presque Isle in recognition of their outstanding commitment to community service. The company held its inaugural Irish Fest in March, with proceeds benefiting CCM’s Farm for ME.
FORT KENT, Maine — “Paul Cyr Photography,” an exhibition of prize-winning photographic works by Presque Isle resident Paul Cyr, will be on display at the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Acadian Archives through Sept. 30.
A Hamlin native, Cyr started taking pictures in the early 1960s and his photography has become a lifetime hobby. He spends time every day looking for new photographic opportunities. He takes 99 percent of his photographs in northern Maine, most within 10 miles of his Presque Isle home.
By Kathy McCarty Staff Writer PRESQUE ISLE — A local organization whose purpose is to assist area nonprofits meet the needs of citizens in need is close to raising $490,000 but still has a ways to go to meet its goal. The United Way of Aroostook annual breakfast meeting was held May 21 at […]
By Joshua ArcherStaff Writer CARIBOU — Patients who wish to regain their independence after a stroke or serious brain injury can look to Cary Medical Center’s Neuro Rehabilitation center for support.
Catholic Charities Maine recently presented the Community Partner Award to Thompson-Hamel, LLC in recognition of their outstanding commitment to community service and their donation of time, talent and resources.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle honored several employees for their years of service during the annual Employee Recognition Reception held on May 21. Twenty-three employees were recognized for their combined 315 years of service to the university. Employees were honored with various tokens of appreciation, from clocks to framed art.
By Kathy McCarty Staff Writer PRESQUE ISLE — A company with a long history of meeting farm and garden needs in Houlton, has now expanded to Presque Isle to meet the needs of customers farther north. “Aroostook Milling was established in 1960. We took over last July at the 15 Hillview Ave. location in […]
CARIBOU — The Cubby Thriftstores are approaching their five-year anniversary and have announced a number of changes to take place, including internal restructuring, moves and a focus on “green” efforts. Cindy Johnson, president of The Cubby Thriftstores LLC and the Cubby Gives Program, reflected on the efforts of her family and the organization […]
