Stories by Contributed

2 months ago

Wintergreen seeks new executive director

Presque Isle’s Wintergreen Arts Center is seeking a new executive director to succeed Dottie Hutchins, who has served as the arts center’s executive director since 2016. “Wintergreen is soon to celebrate 20 years of operation,” said Hutchins. “I am grateful for being a part of the past 10 of those amazing years. Wintergreen is a […]

2 months ago

Agency exhibit showcases Presque Isle glass artist

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Area Agency on Aging has rescheduled its First Friday Art Night to July 11 with an exhibition by Dr. Diane Vo of Presque Isle. For Dr. Vo, it’s been a life-long journey of self-expression through creative endeavors, “I started dabbling with stained glass at workshops held through Glass with […]

2 months ago

Aroostook selected as Maine County of 2nd Quarter

Aroostook County was selected Maine County of 2nd Quarter, 2025 for its community service by Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter. Aroostook County over many years has helped the cause of community service by organizing especially lovely ceremonies honoring its municipalities’ winners of the Spirit of America Foundation Tribute for outstanding volunteerism.  The events have […]

2 months ago

The essential role of direct support professionals and the need for adequate funding

By Angelina Jackman, Living Innovations community relations manager & employment coordinator As a parent of two children with special needs and a direct support worker for Living Innovations with over eight years of experience in the field, I have seen firsthand the life-changing impact that adequate funding and support programs can have on individuals with […]

2 months ago

The County Crossword for July 2, 2025

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

2 months ago

Elks annual July 4 Community Celebration

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Tina Dougherty, exalted ruler of the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, announced that the Presque Isle Elks will be hosting their 18th annual July 4 Community Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Presque Isle Riverside Park north of the City’s splash pad, which will be in operation at […]

3 months ago

UMFK nursing students honored at pinning ceremony

FORT KENT, Maine – On May 9 at the University of Maine at Fort Kent 136 nursing students graduated from the program. Twenty-five participated in the 40th annual UMFK Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Sports Center on the UMFK campus. The following BSN students received their nursing pins: Hannah M. Albert (Madawaska); Livia G. Bouchard […]

3 months ago

Simoes takes part in Maine Underclassmen All-Star Showcase

KENNEBUNK, Maine — Colton Simoes, a lacrosse player from Greater Houlton Christian Academy and the Northern Maine Moose Lacrosse team, competed in the Maine Underclassmen All-Star Showcase on June 26 at Kennebunk High School. The junior traveled four hours to join 50 of Maine’s top players, having earned his spot through a competitive tryout on […]