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4 months ago

Caribou Utilities continues partnership with CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System

CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou Utilities District is pleased to announce the continuation of its collaboration with Verily Life Sciences, a subcontractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Wastewater Surveillance System. This partnership involves bi-weekly wastewater testing to detect infectious diseases early. Under the current contract with VLS, over 140 samples have been […]

4 months ago

The County Crossword for May 21, 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.

4 months ago

Keeping your skin healthy and preventing skin cancer

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness about ways to detect and prevent skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. There are over five million cases diagnosed each year. Kelsey Nadeau, FNP, DCNP, a dermatology certified nurse practitioner in […]

4 months ago

Southern New Hampshire University spring president’s list

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the spring 2025 president’s list, for attaining a grade point average of 3.7 and above. The spring terms run from January to May: Rileigh Landry of Wade, Kristen Hall of Van Buren, Karaline […]

4 months ago

Maine Potato Blossom Festival Partners with Spud Speedway to elevate summer  celebration

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Maine Potato Blossom Festival, a cornerstone of Aroostook  County’s summer traditions, is set to kick off its 2025 celebration with exciting new additions thanks to a dynamic collaboration with Spud Speedway. The Festival celebrates its 78th year honoring the region’s long-storied agricultural heritage, and is hosted in Fort Fairfield from […]

4 months ago

Moose take a loss at Brewer

BREWER, Maine — The Northern Maine Moose boys lacrosse team fell at Brewer High School 14-5 on May 15. “Brewer played well,” said Moose head coach Adam Simoes. “Their team is where we will be in a couple of years with growth from our club program. Brewer was able to carry 30 athletes this year.  […]

4 months ago

Greater Houlton Christian Academy honor parts

HOULTON, Maine — Robert Albers, head of school for Greater Houlton Christian Academy, is pleased to announce the honor part for the graduating Class of 2025. Addison E. Watson, valedictorian, is the daughter of Damian and Faith Watson of Smyrna Mills. Addison is a three-year member of the National Honor Society. She has received recognition […]

4 months ago

UMFK offers two action-packed Bengal Overnight Soccer Camps

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will host two action-packed Bengal Overnight Soccer Camps this summer. The first camp will run from Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26, and the second from Sunday, July 27 through Thursday, July 31. Registration is open to all students entering grades […]