By U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
(R-Maine)
Biomedical research is changing lives and changing the world. During my time in the Senate, I have made it a priority to visit labs, equipment manufacturers, and educational institutions — here in Maine and across the country — that are on the cutting-edge of science and technological innovation.
To the editor:
This year, for the Christmas Light Parade in Presque Isle on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at 6 p.m. we will be doing a different sort of float.
To the editor:
When did it become OK to treat our veterans like common criminals? Between the quarterly scheduled meetings with a nurse, counting of pills and random urinalysis, I am beginning to wonder if the 13 years of honorable service means anything at all to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — During a tour of the Aroostook House of Comfort, representatives of Maine Agri-Women donated $1,000 to the foundation which is working to build a hospice house in The County.
Catholic Charities Maine, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, installed two new board members at its November meeting. Kathy Dyer of Houlton and Kimberly Suttie of Waterville were appointed.
The Wintergreen Arts Center will hold its annual Family Gingerbread Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.
Caribou Choral Society offers holiday program Group marks 40th anniversary CARIBOU — The 60-voice Caribou Choral Society will present its annual Christmas concerts starting this Sunday in Madawaska, with performances next weekend in Presque Isle and Caribou.
EASTON NEWS
By Hillary Hallett
Easton’s annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in the Little School Community Park on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4:30 p.m.
WASHBURN NEWS
By Amy Sawyer
The Lidstone United Methodist Church invites children in pre-K to third grade to join them Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for an Advent festival.
MAPLETON NEWS
By Terry Sandusky
Castle Hill resident Donald A. Turner, 91, was presented with the town’s Boston Post Cane by Castle Hill Selectman Robert Vigue last month.
