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9 months ago

The County Crossword for Dec. 25, 2024

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. 

9 months ago

Your genealogical will

My husband of 49 years recently died. He had written his own obituary, left some general instructions for his funeral, and what he desired for his half of our tombstone.

9 months ago

A cup of kindness

Christmas Day has arrived. The gifts have been opened. People have marveled at the the ability to dream of futures filled with joy and happiness. 

9 months ago

Be prepared for winter roads

Winter is upon us once more.  Mother Nature will soon transform our city streets and roadways into white paths that are slippery and dangerous.  We will see wind, snow, ice, sleet, freezing rain and bitter cold temperatures.  

9 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Buttons

If you’re looking for a gentle companion who enjoys a calm environment, Buttons might just be the perfect fit.

9 months ago

Monson Pond receives federal grant to support watershed restoration

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine – Friends of Monson Pond is excited to announce the award of a $39,166 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under its Water Quality Management Planning program. This funding will support the development of a comprehensive Watershed-Based Management Plan for Monson Pond, aimed at guiding restoration efforts over the next decade. […]

9 months ago

Presque Isle woman joins MaineCF’s Aroostook County Committee

Emily Peers of Presque Isle has joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Aroostook County Committee. MaineCF’s county and regional committees comprise community members who live or work in the region and serve as ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their knowledge and providing on-the-ground leadership for the foundation.    Peers is a licensed cosmetologist, homemaker and volunteer with […]