Presque Isle Historical Society is very pleased to announce that Steve Sweetser has been named “Director of the Year.” Sweetser was presented with a plaque at a special meeting of Presque Isle Historical Society’s Board of Directors on Jan. 12.
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Members of the Danforth seniors group have been taking part in wellness classes offered via Zoom and hosted by the Aroostook Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for ME. (Courtesy of Denise Smith)
Members of the Danforth seniors group have been taking part in wellness classes offered via Zoom and hosted by the Aroostook Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for ME. (Courtesy of Denise Smith)
Aroostook communities tout successes with ‘age-friendly’ programs With Aroostook County continuing to see an aging population, residents and community organizers are taking steps to improve quality of life and community engagement for their oldest citizens.
Top business stories in the Presque Isle area in 2020 (Part 1) The Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital launched the “Walk with a Doc” program to encourage exercise, as well as familiarize residents with local physicians. The program was halted shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Editor’s Note: The following is the first of two articles highlighting some of the top business stories from 2020. This article highlights events from January to June. The second article will be published on Jan. 6.
January
The Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital launched the “Walk with a Doc” program to encourage exercise, as well as familiarize residents with local physicians. The program was halted shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began.