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3 months ago

Acadia FCU names Cannan as president and CEO

Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Joey Cannan as the organization’s next president and CEO. His new role will begin following the July 1 retirement of longtime President and CEO David Desjardins. As president and CEO, Cannan will oversee the overall operations and strategic direction of the credit union. Reporting […]

3 months ago

Southern Aroostook Community School Class of 2025 scholarships

DYER BROOK, Maine — Southern Aroostook Community High School seniors received scholarship awards of over $300,000 at their very memorable graduation and scholarship awards ceremony held on June 13 in the gym. The graduation was well attended by family and friends. The following scholarship awards were presented: Libby Anderson received the Sally Cyr Memorial Scholarship, […]

3 months ago

New cleaning service opens 

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Clean Breeze Cleaning Services LLC, located at 56 North St., Suite 2 in Presque Isle.

3 months ago

Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne announce scholarship recipients

FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne are delighted to recognize the recipients of their two $500 scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. These scholarships are awarded in support of the children and grandchildren of Ladies of St. Anne members, with selections based on academic excellence, community involvement, and other eligibility […]

3 months ago

Opportunity Training Center named a NASET School of Excellence

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine  – The Opportunity Training Center, a special purpose private school in Presque Isle, has been recognized as a NASET School of Excellence by the National Association of Special Education Teachers. This prestigious distinction reflects the rigorous professional standards and outstanding commitment OTC has demonstrated in the field of special education. Notably, OTC […]

3 months ago

A super fundraiser and fireworks safety

We had a wild and crazy fundraiser last Monday when Jordan’s Way came to the Central Aroostook Humane Society for a three-hour live Facebook event. 

3 months ago

These students won new bikes for reading books

Members of Houlton’s Masonic Lodge 96 recently presented new bicycles to four students at Houlton Elementary School as part of its longtime “Books for Bikes” program.

3 months ago

UMPI to host Community Night

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine  – The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host a Community Night on Tuesday, July 8 from 5-7 p.m. in the Gentile Hall parking lot. In partnership with the University of Maine System, the Maine Mobile BIOLAB will be visiting Presque Isle–community members will have the chance to tour the space […]

3 months ago

Katahdin Middle High School quarter 4 honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Mickenzie Landry, Joshua Martin, Emma Schmidt, Chandler Smith; honors: Samuel Boone, Kaden Delano, Connor Edwards, Addison Heath, Mackenzey Johnson, Breana Lane, Maddox Rowlings, Hannah Therrien. Grade 11, high honors: Olivia Mitchell; honors: Natasha Annis, Ayanna Lester, Carly Merry, Calvin Richardson, Bradley Swallow. Grade 10, honors:  Payton Gardner, Elizabeth Lane, Lily McDonald, […]