Larry Worcester, superintendent of MSAD 45, says that with more people getting vaccinated, he isn’t too concerned if families do travel during April vacation, but wants to remind those who are traveling to continue to follow CDC guidelines.
The University of Maine system has announced they’re planning to return to a more traditional campus experience for the upcoming fall semester. Megan Cole spoke with the universities in the County to see what they’re plans are.
A Presque Isle man pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced.
Age Friendly Caribou is launching a Tech Talk program to assistant individuals who may need help with their cell phone, tablet, or laptop. The program can also help with social media and how to use video chat to connect with others.
Presque Isle will host the first-ever Fiddlehead Festival in May, which will including a cooking contest and more, using the popular fern as a way to promote tourism.
Some of the restrictions, put in place during the COVID pandemic, have been lifted when it comes to weddings. This gives those planning weddings hope theirs will be closer to normal. Megan Cole spoke with some brides to be on what their plans are.
Businesses are always contemplating what’s good for the bottom line. Local finance experts say the one thing THAT IS is looking out for your employees. In this week’s County Business Report, Shawn Cunningham reports on some tips that serve as both worker incentives and a company catalyst for good morale.
Police confirm to Newssource 8 that the office of the Maine Attorney General is investigating an officer involved shooting which resulted in a fatality. Newssource 8 has confirmed the address of the incident as 17 Scovil Street in Mars Hill. No other information at this time. Newssource 8 is continuing to follow this story.
All adults are now able to get their COVID-19 vaccine in the state of Maine and colleges have been hard at work helping students get the vaccine. Megan Cole recently spoke with a couple college students who received the vaccine and has more.
41 million dollars was awarded to Maine for health centers. Of that money, Fish river rural health received around 1.5 million dollars. Heather Pelletier is the executive director and says that some of that funding will go towards weekend vaccine clinics.
