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Adelman among Chamber honorees

Adelman among Chamber honorees

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Staff photo/Kathy McCarty

    MILT ADELMAN, of Mars Hill and Florida, accepts his Lifetime Achievement Award from Nancy Fletcher, during the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce annual dinner, held Jan. 26 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center. Fletcher nominated Adelman and his late wife, Gloria, for their many years of service and dedication to making life better for others in the community. More photos will appear in an upcoming issue...
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Central Aroostook captures fifth straight EM cheering title

Central Aroostook

captures fifth straight EM cheering title

Cheering champs

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Staff photo/Joe Cyr

    REGIONAL CHAMPS — The Central Aroostook cheering squad captured its fifth consecutive regional Class D crown Saturday at the Bangor Auditorium. Showing off the championship plaque are, front from left, head coach Sami Allen, Alexis Brewer, Mariah Brewer, Patricia Donovan, Whitney Klein, Laken Kingsbury and assistant coach Janice Mosher; and back, Colby Endy, Brittney Drost, ...
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Workshop addresses downtown PI traffic

Workshop addresses downtown PI traffic

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Staff photo/Kathy McCarty

    DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC was the topic of discussion during a meeting Jan. 25 between city officials and members of the Downtown Revitalization Committee. The group talked about ways to improve traffic flow, while reducing speed and increasing pedestrian safety in the heart of town. Pictured, from left: Scott Violette, member of the DRC (back to camera); City Manager Jim Bennett; DRC Chair Leigh Smith; DRC Vice Chair...
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Easton’s Blackstone receives state fair award

Easton’s Blackstone receives state fair award

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Photo courtesy of Cheryl Boulier

    JESSICA BLACKSTONE, a member of the Northern Maine Fair Association’s board of directors, was presented the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs’ Rising Star Award this weekend in Portland. Blackstone was instrumental in the creation of the “Lil’ Farmers at the Fair,” a free, hands-on exhibit for children which gives them the opportunity to experience the agricultural process from...
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SAD 1 Pre-K students create aquatic masterpieces

SAD 1 Pre-K students

create aquatic masterpieces

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Staff photo/Scott Mitchell Johnson

    LOCAL ARTIST Heather Harvell taught four different watercolor techniques to 64 SAD 1 pre-K students last Wednesday as the children created aquatic masterpieces. Here, Harvell watches student Ben Willey use the straw-blowing technique. Harvell will be coming back in the spring to do another project with the children using a different medium.

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Board OKs energy audit of school buildings

Board OKs energy audit of school buildings

By Scott Mitchell Johnson

Staff Writer

    PRESQUE ISLE — The SAD 1 board of directors voted unanimously Jan. 18 to authorize an energy audit of five district buildings (Presque Isle High School, Presque Isle Middle School, and Mapleton, Pine Street and Zippel elementary schools).

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