Let’s Go! Announced that 12 schools, 31 school cafeterias, 4 out-of-school programs, and 35 childcare programs in Aroostook County are being recognized for their positive impact on children’s health.

Two familiar faces have been appointed to key leadership posts at the Aroostook County Action Program.

A large increase in individuals and families seeking assistance who are experiencing crisis, homelessness or housing insecure, and turning to the Aroostook County Action Program for help, has prompted The County’s most comprehensive social service agency to launch a new service.

Head Start programs in the region have been awarded $11 million in federal funding. Programs in Aroostook, Penobscot, and Kennebec counties will share in the money.

Pre-Kindergarten students from Aroostook County Action Program’s Gouldville Early Care and Education Center recently celebrated their academic accomplishments alongside their families and teachers during a special, fun-filled day.