FORT KENT, Maine — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Maine at Fort Kent a federal TRIO Student Support Services grant to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. The five-year grant provides support to the university with $356,773 annually, totaling nearly $1.8 million […]
CARIBOU, Maine — All community members are invited to attend Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. Community Appreciation Day on Friday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center, 55 Bennett Drive. “A strong community is built on compassion, connection and care,” shared Christine Lapointe, AMHC therapist and event […]
FORT KENT, Maine – Acadia Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Charles “Chaz” Pelletier to vice president of information technology, effective July 7. This significant step acknowledges Pelletier’s exceptional leadership and long-standing contributions to the organization’s technological growth and security. Since joining Acadia FCU in 2011 as an IT specialist and […]
MADAWASKA, Maine — Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah St. Pierre, LMSW-CC to therapist/consultant at its Madawaska outpatient office. She will offer local in-person appointments, as well as telehealth across Aroostook County, providing co-occurring mental health and substance use services and couples and family therapy. “Sarah has been […]
CARIBOU, Maine — On the final Sunday of June, Pink Aroostook hosted its inaugural Pink Plate Food Festival, an exciting new fundraiser held outdoors at the Caribou Rec Center. The event was a huge success — completely sold out! More than 10 food trucks and vendors participated by donating 200 samples of their choice to […]
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The Wolastoq-St. John Restoration Initiative, a major watershed restoration project, is about to begin in Aroostook County thanks to funding provided by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and a coalition of federal, state and nonprofit partners. The Wolastoq-St. John River Restoration Initiative aims to restore access to […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Farmington are partnering on a first-of-its-kind degree for adult learners starting this fall: a public policy degree offered by UMF and delivered through UMPI’s entirely online, competency-based YourPace program. This innovative YourPace partnership program will provide adult learners […]
CARIBOU, Maine — Cary Medical Center is proud to announce that Gabrielle Jandreau, occupational therapist with the Cary Rehabilitation Department, has earned her certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Management through the American Institute of Balance. This accomplishment makes Jandreau the only occupational therapist north of Bangor to hold this specialized certification. “This type of […]
