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9 years ago

Rotary welcomes guests from center

Rotary welcomes guests from center

 MARS HILL NEWS
By Tomi Henderson

The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Nov. 22 and the guest speakers were Larry Berz and Brian Lawrence of the Francis Malcolm Science Center in Easton. They spoke of the Star Challenge fundraiser that is being used to raise funds for the center.

9 years ago

Credit union launches ‘Hope for the Holidays’

Credit union launches ‘Hope for the Holidays’

MADAWASKA, Maine NorState Federal Credit Union’s 13th annual Hope for the Holidays Food Drive is ongoing now through Dec. 31.

9 years ago

NMCC honors Clark, Engels

NMCC honors Clark, Engels The Northern Maine Community College Foundation celebrated another successful year of fund raising and distributing scholarships during its annual dinner Nov. 10. Donors, staff, friends of the college and students attended the event, when staff presented special awards.

9 years ago

Hospital achieves high quality and safety ratings

Hospital achieves high quality and safety ratings PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle recently earned recognition for both safety and quality of care by national organizations. This fall TAMC received an “A” for safety from Leapfrog, 4 stars for quality from CMS and Best Performer and Exceeding Quality Awards from Avatar […]

9 years ago

GRAND OPENING

GRAND OPENING Northern Maine Realty, owned by Jim and Debbie Shaw, recently celebrated the opening of its new Presque Isle office at 28 Houlton Road with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

9 years ago

County tourism board gears up for season

County tourism board gears up for season CARIBOU — Aroostook County has received its first measurable snowfall and that has those in the tourism industry thinking snowmobile season.

9 years ago

Red Kettle campaign returns for Salvation Army

Red Kettle campaign returns for Salvation Army By Joseph CyrStaff Writer AUGUSTA — The Salvation Army kicked off its annual Christmas Kettle Effort Nov. 9 when Governor Paul R. LePage brought greetings in a brief ceremony at the Statehouse in Augusta.

9 years ago

Mapleton Lions earn Spirit of America nod

On Nov. 16, the Mapleton Lions Club was recognized by the Aroostook County Commissioners with the Spirit of America Award for outstanding community service and volunteerism.