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7 months ago

Nader named to Iowa State University dean’s list

AMES, Iowa — More than 11,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2024 dean’s list. Honorees include Kevin Nader of Washburn, a junior pursuing a BS in business analytics. Students named to the dean’s list must earn a grade point average of at […]

7 months ago

UMPI hosts statewide THOR Institute course focused on tourism, recreation and outdoor survival

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Students from across the University of Maine System gathered in Aroostook County earlier this year for a week full of hands-on learning experiences connected with tourism, recreation and surviving outdoors in the winter, thanks to the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s participation in a statewide program focused on growing Maine’s […]

7 months ago

F.A. Peabody Insurance welcomes three newly licensed agents to the team

HOULTON, Maine – F.A. Peabody Insurance is proud to announce the addition of three new licensed insurance agents to its growing team. These individuals recently passed their Maine insurance licensing exams and are now officially licensed to serve the insurance needs of their respective communities. Carrie Lagasse joins the Madawaska branch as a sales agent. […]

Aroostook Agency on Aging
7 months ago

Grand Isle congregate meal moved to Friday

GRAND ISLE, Maine — The congregate meal that is held in Grand Isle at the town’s Senior Center is being moved from Thursday, February 13 to Friday, February 14 due to the impending snowstorm. Please help us spread the word. Same time 11 a.m. and same place.

7 months ago

Robinson named to the Champlain College dean’s list

BURLINGTON, Vermont — Robert Robinson of Mount Chase was named to the Champlain College dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. Students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester. Robinson is currently majoring in computer forensics & digital investigations.

7 months ago

The County Crossword for Feb. 12, 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. 

7 months ago

Building lures is a unique pastime

The early-season enthusiasm for ice fishing and snowshoe hare hunting has begun to wane, so there’s a need for an indoor pastime to thwart cabin fever.

7 months ago

Katahdin Middle/High School quarter 2 honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Samuel Boone, Joshua Martin, Emma Schmidt; honors: Fiona Ammerman, Connor Edwards, Mackenzey Johnson, Maddox King, Mickenzie Landry, Breana Lane, Conlin McNally, Chandler Smith. Grade 11, honors:  Natasha Annis, Ayanna Lester, Olivia Mitchell. Grade 10, honors: Mackenzie Branscombe, Payton Gardner, Elizabeth Lane, Lily McDonald, Mia McNally, Owen Ryan, Kenna Stevens. Grade nine, […]

7 months ago

 Blake Library Gallery to host UMFK art students exhibit

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Blake Library Gallery is featuring the works of students in Doug Clapp’s ART 200 Fundamentals of Art – Drawing class. The exhibit will be on display during the month of February. The course introduces students to the basic concepts of drawing. Assignments ranged from […]