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6 months ago

Howard Family Speakers Series returns to MSSM

LIMESTONE, Maine — The second annual Howard Family Speakers Series at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics will be held April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Boothby Auditorium at the Limestone Community School. This year, MSSM will welcome Aaron Putnam, MSSM Class of 2000 and Presque Isle native for a talk entitled “Charting […]

6 months ago

Island Falls resident celebrates 90th birthday

ISLAND FALLS, Maine — Margaret Bishop Dunphy celebrated her 90th birthday with a small gathering at her home in Island Falls. Attending were her daughter Carrielee Dunphy from Big Lake Alaska, granddaughter Tonia Dunphy Ward with husband James Ward and daughters Lillie Fortier and Abigail Fortier from Oakland. Also present were daughter Sherry Willigar, son […]

6 months ago

UMFK BOV to host Business Breakfast Series on March 21

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Board of Visitors invites the public to attend its annual Business Breakfast Series that will take place on Friday, March 21 at 7:30 a.m. in the Nadeau Hall conference room on the UMFK campus. The presenters will include Deborah Hedeen, UMFK president and provost; […]

6 months ago

ACAP efforts to address transportation challenges in region by bringing services to customers showing early success

The initial step in an effort aimed at addressing transportation and service delivery challenges in northern Maine, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the Agency’s commitment to protecting seniors from fraud, is finding early success in redesigning how Aroostook County Action Program serves customers, especially those in the region’s most rural communities. The introduction of a […]

6 months ago

St. John Valley weather, March 5-11, 2025

Rain continues overnight into Thursday with patchy fog developing as the warm rain interacts with the snow pack and temperatures remain above freezing.

6 months ago

The County Crossword for March 5, 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. 

6 months ago

UMFK Foundation to host Spring Gala

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation will host its 18th annual UMFK Foundation Gala dinner and entertainment fundraiser on Saturday, April 5 on the UMFK campus. “The Shaken, Not Stirred: A 007 Inspired” event where guests are encouraged, but not required, to get in the spirit of the evening by […]