Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 3 : Winter 2010 | Seite 5

Contents January, February and March 2010 F e at u r e s 18 USSA XC Junior Olympics The snow is on the ground and it’s time for another great skiing event at the Nordic Heritage Center. Take a look at this event in March, efforts to make the Nordic Hertiage Center greener and the economic impact skiing events have on the area. We’ll introduce you to the atheletes representing the area and learn about UMPI’s Nordic Ski Program and their NCAA status. 26 85 Years of Cary Medical Center Bill Flagg brings us along on a journey through eighty-five years of Cary Medical Center’s history from it’s humble beginnings with Dr. Jefferson Cary to the institution we all know today. 34 Bill Sheehan, Northern Maine Birder Join Bill Sheehan as we take a look at his love of birding and the wonderful opportunities Aroostook County presents the bird enthusiast. Departments 8 40 46 48 50 52 60 65 80 County Events County Health County Critters The County Eats Focus on Business Our Communities Higher Education Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Our Farm by Holly Hardwick