Ronnee Beth (Desmond) Johnston JOHNSTON, Ronnee (Desmond), 62, Glenburn, July 27, 2016. Funeral services were held July 31 at the Funeral Home. Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.
Rehab begins Music & Memory Project aids dementia patients Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center, along with the Maine Partnership to Improve Dementia Care, recently introduced a personalized therapeutic music program for residents and early results are very positive.
This is the third year of the Presque Isle Public Market, which is now being held in its new permanent home: the Public Market Pavilion along Riverside Drive, next to the Courthouse.
Fort business earns New Ventures grant PRESQUE ISLE — New Ventures Maine recently announced the winners of its Downtown Dollars marketing mini-grant competition for small businesses in Aroostook County. Two awardees were selected from a strong group of applicants throughout Aroostook County, including one in Fort Fairfield.
Medicare gives PI hospital four stars PRESQUE ISLE — Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released results of their new Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, reflecting comprehensive quality information about the care provided at hospitals nationwide, with three Aroostook County hospitals earning high marks.
NRCS finalizes agricultural grant deadline BANGOR — The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the application deadline date for two of its principal conservation programs — the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA).
Maine credit unions help food pantries HAMPDEN — Recognizing the issue of summertime hunger and the lack of focus it receives, the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger developed an event to highlight this issue and make a significant contribution to combat summertime hunger.
ROTARY OFFICERS A new slate of officers was recently installed by members of the Presque Isle Rotary Club for 2016-17.
To the editor:
Like many members of our community, I am worried that politicians are not working for the best of our state’s economy.
To the editor:
How many times have you picked up the pencil in the voting booth and marked your choice for the “lesser of two evils”? For me, it’s been too many. That’s why I am supporting ranked-choice voting, a common-sense reform that empowers voters to restore majority rule. I want to feel confident that my vote is not wasted.
