3 months ago

The County Crossword for June 25, 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.

3 months ago

Two students receive Walter Reid Morrill Memorial Scholarship

CARIBOU, Maine — The family of the late Walter Reid Morrill is pleased to announce two recipients of the 2025 Walter Reid Morrill Memorial Scholarship: Katherine Bechtel of Caribou and Vivinene Prashaw of Washburn. The $500 annual scholarship was established in Morrill’s memory to offer financial assistance to local students going into the nursing field. […]

3 months ago

Maine Acadian Day

On Sunday, June 29 residents of the St. John Valley will gather to celebrate Maine Acadian Day, in honor of the first families who began the French settlement in 1785 of what then was known as the Madawaska Territory. An annual event since June 28, 1978, when Maine Acadian Day was proclaimed by the Madawaska […]

3 months ago

AR Gould provides free sunscreen stations to local rec departments

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Thanks to a grant from Maine Cancer Foundation, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital and several local recreation departments have partnered to provide free sunscreen stations in the region during summer activities. “Each of these stations includes free SPF 30 sunscreen, along with refills and educational information on the use of sunscreen […]

3 months ago

Lions Club to support baseball field upgrades

On the June 2nd meeting of the Mapleton Lions Club, the members heard from three of the little league coaches and received a letter from a fourth coach regarding the need to upgrade the former pony league ball diamond at the Mapleton Elementary School.

3 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Oliver

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Oliver, a handsome gray tiger-striped fella with a big personality and an even bigger heart.

3 months ago

How local news can help your family tree

Those of you who read this column regularly know that I’m always advising genealogists to tap into local resources that may not have an online presence but may have materials that will help you in your research. One of my favorites is local newspapers.

3 months ago

Addressing ‘houselessness’ with compassion

In an unprecedented move toward ending houselessness within the city, the Presque Isle City Council, in partnership with city staff, has taken decisive and compassionate action over the last month to respond to the growing encampment crisis with the seriousness it demands.