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5 months ago

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

AMHC Sexual Assault Services commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April following the National Sexual Violence Resource Center theme “Together We Act, United We Change” campaign. This campaign highlights working together to address and prevent sexual assault, abuse and harassment in our communities. It focuses on enhancing public understanding of sexual violence, […]

5 months ago

Katahdin Trust named a 2025 Best Place for Working Parents

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Trust Company is proud to announce their designation as a 2025 Best Place for Working Parents®. Katahdin Trust has earned this award for their family-friendly policies and employee benefits they offer, particularly for working parents. This marks the fourth consecutive year of Katahdin Trust receiving this recognition. “We are proud to […]

5 months ago

Houlton Middle High School Class of 2025 honor parts

HOULTON, Maine — Houlton Middle High School is proud to recognize the students who have earned the highest academic honors for the Class of 2025. These individuals have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the classroom, leadership in their extracurricular activities and dedication to their community. Their achievements have set them apart, and we are […]

5 months ago

University Day at UMPI

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host its 22nd annual University Day on Wednesday, April 16 at Folsom/Pullen Halls starting at 9:15 a.m. and continuing throughout the day until 4:30 p.m. University Day is an event that heightens awareness of the academic research, scholarly work, and community service being […]

5 months ago

Libra Distinguished Lecturer Series returns April 15

PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host Owen McCarthy as its next speaker in the Libra Distinguished Lecturer Series on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room and via Zoom. The co-founder of MedRhythms, McCarthy will share the journey of building a pioneering healthcare technology […]

5 months ago

Aroostook Chapter of Maine Credit Unions awards $1,000 scholarship

The Aroostook Chapter of Maine Credit Unions is proud to announce Emma Bragg of Fort Fairfield High School as the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is offered to local high school students who attended the Chapter’s Financial Fitness Fair, a joint initiative organized by four participating credit unions in the chapter, including Acadia […]

5 months ago

The County Crossword for April 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.

5 months ago

NMCC job fair opens doors to career opportunities for students and community

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The 2025 Northern Maine Community College Job Fair, held March 27, provided a valuable platform for job seekers to explore employment opportunities across diverse industries. The annual event connected more than 500 job seekers with 75 employers. Employers representing a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, hospitality and government, […]

6 months ago

April Fool’s fishing

Early April fishing spots will be few and far between thanks to the backsliding weather, but determined Aroostook anglers will be able to find a few open runs to visit.