Stories by Contributed

7 months ago

Cold weather common sense

How very fortunate we have been this winter to experience mostly mild temperatures and calm days. It’s certainly a rarity. Unfortunately, the weather recently took a bitter cold turn with nights well below zero and days in the single-number temperatures. And then there is the windchill factor to consider — yikes. Making sure to keep […]

7 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Cookie

If you’re looking for a sassy, talkative cat who’s ready to steal your heart (and maybe a snack), PAWS in Fort Kent says Cookie is your girl.

7 months ago

Facilitator to speak at UMPI

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Meg Bolger, expert facilitator and co-founder and head of the company Facilitator Cards, as a 2024-2025 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. 

7 months ago

UMA full-time president’s, dean’s lists

AUGUSTA – University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the fall 2024 full-time president’s list and full-time dean’s list for respective grade point averages of 3.8 or higher and 3.25 to 3.79. Local president’s list honorees are Hannah Blanchette, Madawaska; Riley DeTour, Sherman; Brenn Edwards, Fort Kent; Allie Fullen, Presque Isle; Jadon Gentle, […]

7 months ago

Aroostook County Childcare Resource Center receives donation from KeyBank

KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has donated $15,000 to Aroostook County Childcare Resource Center, an initiative of United Way of Aroostook and the Aroostook Partnership. ACCRC supports over 80 childcare and daycare centers in Aroostook County by helping to match childcare services to community needs, provide training and resources to early childcare providers, collaborate with businesses to […]

8 months ago

Mapleton woman and granddaughter publish new children’s book

A new children’s book has come to The County. Dana Allison of Castle Hill wrote “Snowflake, The Little, White Kitty, Disappears,” while her granddaughter, Persephone Bennett of New York, illustrated. The story about a missing cat and its return home evolved over 20 years. The book tells what happens when two cats and a dog […]