Jen Lynds
Aroostook County Bureau
- 207.538.6567
- jlynds@bangordailynews.com
Presque Isle celebrates business-friendly designation by state
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — In just the past year, Tim Lavin, president and chief executive officer of Balance BPO in Presque Isle, said that he has watched the downtown undergo a wonderful transition. All along Main Street, where he has his business, more stores have opened up shop or renovated. ...
Houlton makes plans for new hockey boards at Millar Civic Center
HOULTON, Maine — At the start of every winter, the Millar Civic Center becomes a hub of activity for youths and adults taking part in ice skating and hockey in southern Aroostook. And over the past few years, town officials have become increasingly determined to replace the hockey boards surrounding ...
Presque Isle man accused of bringing gun into bar among those indicted in Aroostook
CARIBOU, Maine — A Presque Isle man who allegedly brought a gun into a downtown brew pub in Presque Isle in April has been indicted on several charges by the Aroostook County grand jury. District Attorney Todd Collins said late last week that the grand jury this month handed down ...
Will a new class of dental professionals improve oral care in Maine? Dentists, lawmakers disagree
AUGUSTA, Maine — Dental professionals across the state are watching a bill making its way through the Legislature that they say could decrease the quality of dental care in the state and make it more difficult for patients to get procedures completed. Others, however, argue that LD 1230, An Act ...
Portland resident escapes war-torn Somalia, earns criminal justice degree from UMPI
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — At college commencement ceremonies across the country, it is not unusual to hear stories about students who have overcome tremendous obstacles in order to receive their degrees. Some have fled war-torn countries, worked several jobs to pay for school or attended college in an area where ...
Three indicted in Houlton meth bust, endangering welfare of child
CARIBOU, Maine — Three southern Aroostook County residents nabbed by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency in January after allegedly trafficking in methamphetamine and endangering the welfare of a minor have been indicted by the grand jury. The indictments against Jammie Dickinson, 28, and Kyle Stewart, 25, both of Houlton, and ...
Houlton council, community still concerned about costly Millar Civic Center
HOULTON, Maine — There is little dispute among residents of Houlton or surrounding communities that the Millar Civic Center is a gem that enriches life in the area, particularly in the winter. But gems cost money, and for the past few years, the center has cost a lot more than ...
Two Delaware residents accused of selling cocaine in the County
HOULTON, Maine — Two people from Delaware were arrested and charged with drug offenses Friday based on information received through a local tip line. Darrell Crandall, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency division commander, said that the arrests took place on U.S. Route 1 in Houlton after a traffic stop. According to ...
Northern Maine Community College breaks ground on new wellness, student centers
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE — With a $5 million gift providing the bulk of the $6 million needed for construction, Northern Maine Community College on Tuesday broke ground on a new project to create fitness and student centers on campus. Students, staff, college officials and guests gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking ...
Aroostook hospital becomes 2nd facility in country to convert to compressed natural gas, to be delivered by truck
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — With the turn of a valve, The Aroostook Medical Center on Monday afternoon became the first facility in the state and only second in the nation to convert to compressed natural gas for heating and cooling, according to hospital officials. Despite the breezy temperatures, more than ...
More ‘arrests’ planned in rooftop Presque Isle healthcare fundraiser
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Last year, an Aroostook County hospital profited by arresting and jailing members of its own staff and the surrounding community. Since The Aroostook Medical Center raised more than $20,000 with the fundraiser, it is repeating the event and hoping to benefit even more this year. Officials ...
New pediatric occupational therapy services added at The Aroostook Medical Center
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE — Over the past few years, officials at The Aroostook Medical Center have noticed a growing need for occupational therapists in the city and surrounding areas to focus on children diagnosed with conditions such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and apraxia. Now, the hospital has expanded ...
After high school angst, woman becomes Northern Maine Community College student of the year
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Myasia Williams never really pictured herself as a college student. As a high school student in Staten Island, N.Y., she rarely went to classes. Bored because she was too advanced for the subject matter, she showed up only on test days and received high marks. Despite ...
Former Maine Gov. John H. Reed buried in Fort Fairfield
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — On a beautiful spring day, a former state governor and U.S. ambassador who a pastor said “had his feet firmly planted in Aroostook County soil” was laid to rest next to his wife in a Fort Fairfield cemetery. John H. Reed, who died at age 91 ...
Burial of Former Gov. John H. Reed
Former Gov. John H. Reed was buried in Fort Fairfield on Monday, May 6, 2013.
Chaplain volunteers to work with Presque Isle police
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A Presque Isle property manager who has worked to rid the apartment complexes he oversees of crime is now serving as the voluntary chaplain for the local police department. Mark Neddeau, who grew up in the area and recently was accepted into the International Conference of ...
MPG to close retail stores in Houlton, Presque Isle
HOULTON, Maine — Maine Potato Growers Inc., which has retail stores in Houlton and Presque Isle offering everything from fertilizer to farm equipment, will soon be closing its doors, company officials announced this week. Pierre Patenaude, president and chief executive officer of MPG, said in a press release that the ...
42-year-old Fort Fairfield man killed in crash
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — A 42-year-old local man died on Monday evening after the car he was a passenger in struck a tree. Sherilyn Bennett, 49, of Fort Fairfield was driving north at about 10:45 p.m. on North Caribou Road when she lost control of her 1998 Chrysler Concorde, according ...
Young cancer survivor to speak at Aroostook symposium
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — For many cancer patients, the feeling that they are isolated in their suffering can make them terribly lonely. It is something that officials at The Aroostook Medical Center have recognized for some time, and for the third year in a row, it is something that they ...
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U.S. News and World Report ranks MSSM 13th best public high school in nation, 1st in New England
LIMESTONE, Maine — On Thursday, a short distance away from the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, instructor Jennifer Brophy oversaw a handful of students who were in an outdoor learning environment. The students, part of her engineering explorations class, were overseeing research they helped lead that was aimed at ...
Former Bangor YMCA building sold to new dental technology school
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