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7 months ago

Addressing Madawaska’s economic sustainability

To the editor:
For nearly a century, the Fraser Paper mill has been a cornerstone of Madawaska’s economy. Its continued operation and profitability have largely depended on the duty-free import of Canadian pulp.

7 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Starlight

PAWS in Fort Kent presents Starlight, a charming 1-year old black cat with a heart full of love and a little white patch on his chest.

7 months ago

All are welcome to join this rally

To the editor:
There will be a peaceful Rally for Restoration on Saturday, March 1, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Houlton’s Peace Pole in Monument Park. This is across the street from the Unitarian Church on Military Street.

7 months ago

UScellular names Burbine as director of sales and operations for the New England region

UScellular announced it has named Kyle Burbine as director of sales and operations for its New England region. In this role Burbine leads sales and operations of both corporate-owned and agent retail locations in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Burbine joined UScellular in 2012 as a retail wireless consultant at the company’s Bangor retail store. […]

7 months ago

New fiber network from Fidium to begin expansion in Fort Fairfield

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Fort Fairfield, bringing symmetrical, multi-gig speed internet to more than 2,200 homes and businesses. Fiber infrastructure construction is scheduled to begin as soon as March 3, with exact start dates varying by location. “We have worked hard the past several years to improve […]

7 months ago

Wintergreen receives operations grant from Maine Arts Commission

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center recently received a $7,500 Organization Operations Grant from the Maine Arts Commission. This grant provides general operating support. “We are extremely grateful for this funding from the Maine Arts Commission,” said Dottie Hutchins, Wintergreen’s executive director. “Their continued support helps us fulfill our mission to stimulate creativity and […]

7 months ago

University of Southern Maine dean’s list

GORHAM — The University of Southern Maine would like to congratulate the number of students named to the fall 2024 dean’s list, for attaining a grade point average of 3.6 and above. Aroostook County honorees are: Caribou: Michael Cyr, Jordan, Duplessie, Karson Reidy;  Fort Fairfield: Areli Anguiano, Laney Devine, Crystal Forbes;  Fort Kent: Matthew Picard;  […]

7 months ago

Cary Medical Center births

The following births were recorded in January and February at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: THIBEAU- A girl, Blair Rose Thibeau, born to Connor and Jessica Thibeau of Fort Fairfield on January 3rd, 2025. MCLAUCHLAN- A girl, Meredith Lee McLauchlan, born to Mariah and Justin McLauchlan of Caribou on January 6th, 2025. CARON- A boy, […]

7 months ago

Houlton player helps Northmen Box Lacrosse secure a win at the Uncle Sam Jam tournament

Lacrosse is new to the County but the Northern Maine Moose players are making the “County” known in the lacrosse world. Colton Simoes, a faceoff specialist and offensive player for the Moose, joined the Northmen box lacrosse team to help secure an undefeated showing at the Uncle Sam Jam tournament in Northampton Massachusetts. Lacrosse is […]