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4 months ago

Aroostook Men’s Baseball League getting ready for summer

The Aroostook Men’s Baseball League will be returning for its fifth season in 2025! We are overhauling some aspects of the league with hopes to maximize the parity of the league and give both new and returning players an enjoyable summer of quality baseball!  The biggest change is that we will be shaking up the […]

4 months ago

Fort Kent tennis sweeps Madawaska

FORT KENT, Maine — Fort Kent tennis played Madawaska in a home match on May 7. FK girls won 5-1. FK first singles, Addison Chasse won vs. Dasha Danilichaud 8-6, FK second singles Haidyn Saucier won vs. Samantha Chasse 8-1 and FK third singles Emma Cyr won vs. Alexis Levesque 8-1. Madawaska forfeited both doubles […]

4 months ago

Katahdin Trust invests $1 million to support local affordable housing initiatives

HOULTON, MAINE — Demonstrating its continued commitment to strengthening communities, Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has proudly invested $1 million into Housing New England Fund VI, a program dedicated to financing affordable housing projects across the region. This investment brings the Bank’s commitment, including HNE […]

4 months ago

Presque Isle Rotary Club honors Paul Harris Fellows and remembers Michael D. MacPherson

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Rotary Club proudly hosted a special Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Ceremony on April 24 at University of Maine at Presque Isle Campus Center, an evening dedicated to honoring outstanding individuals whose lives reflect Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.” The ceremony recognized exemplary community leaders and featured a […]

4 months ago

Aroostook Partnership hires new president & CEO

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Partnership is pleased to announce that Kiersten S. Purington, PhD, MBA, has been hired as president & CEO effective May 5. Aroostook Partnership is a unique nonprofit, private and public partnership whose mission is to ensure economic strength, growth and resilience of The County. Purington brings with her a wealth […]

4 months ago

Northern Maine Moose win at John Bapst

BANGOR, Maine — The Northern Maine Moose boys lacrosse team defeated John Bapst 8-5 on May 7 at Husson University. “A slower start than we wanted but once we gained momentum the team worked well together today,” said coach Simoes. “When multiple players have success that’s a good sign.” Isaiah Ervin scored three goals and […]

4 months ago

Hodgdon Middle/High School honor parts

HODGDON, Maine — Hodgdon Middle/High School has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2025. Anna Oliver, daughter of Matthew and Lee-Rae Oliver of Hodgdon, is this year’s valedictorian for Hodgdon Middle/High School. Throughout high school, Anna immersed herself in both academics and athletics. Over the course of four years, Anna has amassed 68 […]

4 months ago

NMCC celebrates student achievement, community at Annual Evening of Excellence

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College celebrated academic achievement, leadership and community service during its annual Evening of Excellence, held April 30 on campus. The event opened with remarks from Dean of Students Matt Grillo, who commended the honorees for their resilience and dedication. “Today we come together to recognize students and staff […]

4 months ago

UMFK athletics to host summer volleyball camps

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will host four action-packed Bengal Volleyball Camps this summer. The camps will be held on Saturdays, May 17, May 31, July 26 and Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Sports Center. The cost is $25 per child per camp […]

4 months ago

Northern Maine Moose fall at Maranacook

READFIELD — The Northern Maine Moose boys lacrosse team took a loss to the seasoned Maranacook squad 15-3 on May 5. Isaiah Ervin led the Moose with two goals and an assist. Eli Brown, a player from Presque Isle, scored the other goal. Landon McGary of Hodgdon assisted to Ervin.  “Unfortunately the little things add […]