Concerns for Algae Bloom due to Warmer Weather

Recent warm weather may lead to algae blooms on County waterways. Last summer there were incidents of the blue/green algae bloom on the St. John River. Kathy Hoppe says there hasn't been any reports of the algae in The County yet, but people should still be cautious.

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Northern Light Health reports cyber breach

Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 7:15 PM EDT

By Kathy McCarty

Northern Light Health is warning patients of a cyber breach that occurred earlier this year.

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Northern Light Health reports cyber breach

Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 7:02 PM EDT

orthern Light Health is warning patients of a cyber breach that occurred earlier this year.

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Cary Medical Center Planning on Holding Socially Distanced Flu Clinics

Updated: Sep. 16, 2020 at 7:04 PM EDT

By Thomas Dufton

COVID-19 has changed the way most things are being done , and flu clinics are no exception. News Source 8’s Tom Dufton has the story on how one hospital will administer flu shots.

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Cary Medical Promotes Program to Combat Type 2 Diabetes

Updated: Sep. 10, 2020 at 3:06 PM EDT

By Thomas Dufton

Cary Medical Center is helping residents in Aroostook County fight back against Type 2 Diabetes. News Source 8’s Tom Dufton finds out about the program.

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ACAP Helping County Residents Quit Smoking Through Smoking Cessation Program

Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 9:32 AM EDT

By Thomas Dufton

Many are using the pandemic as a time to do upgrades to their home or make healthy choices in their lifestyles. One healthy choice some are looking at is to quit smoking.

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Cary Medical Center Promoting Healthy Living For Me Program

Updated: Aug. 14, 2020 at 2:57 PM EDT

By Thomas Dufton

Cary Medical Center’s Healthy You program continues to help people dealing with chronic pain and illness.

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City officials approve third medical marijuana site

Updated: Aug. 10, 2020 at 6:51 PM EDT

City Manager Martin Puckett says the opening of a third medical marijuana facility downtown, like similar businesses opened earlier this year, comes with benefits, including jobs and filling vacant buildings.

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Center for Integrated Neuro Rehab Now Offering Services in Southern Aroostook

Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 2:11 PM EDT

Until recently, all CINR services have been offered at its facility located at 159 Bennett Drive in Caribou.

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Maine CDC reports 22 new COVID-19 cases; 9 people have recovered since yesterday

Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 10:38 AM EDT

Aroostook County is at 32 cases, of those 2 are active.

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American Cancer Society honors Caribou resident

Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 10:33 AM EDT

The award is the most honored accolade by the Society in New England

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Maine CDC reports 28 new COVID-19 cases; 17 people have recovered since yesterday

Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 10:01 AM EDT

Aroostook County remains at 31 cases, of those 2 are active.