9 months ago
Let’s pay it forward
It started as a bad day. I engaged in the usual grousing about ice on the windshield, the defrost not warming fast enough, and the neighborhood critters reveling in the trash waiting at the side of the road.
Stories by Contributed
9 months ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Charming
Charming 10-year-old Romeo has a gentle spirit and affectionate nature. He is ready to steal your heart and become a cherished member of your family.
9 months ago
Dirigo Reads partners with Governor’s Restaurants to give books to kids for Read a New Book Month
Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year, is partnering with Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery for Read a New Book Month. To celebrate the month, Dirigo Reads will be at all Governor’s Restaurant locations on Saturday, December 14 from […]
9 months ago
Cadeaux de Noël
Sais tu ce que tu veut pour Noël? Y avais un temps dans nos vies que cette question allumais nos imaginations, nos rêves, et notre joie de vivre. Ont avais une très grande liste a pas d’boute. Ont écrivais au Père Noël pi a sont p’tit nain Santo. Ont yeux disais comment bon ou bonne […]
9 months ago
200th baby born of 2024 at Cary Medical Center
CARIBOU, Maine – A family from Madawaska welcomed a baby girl and this baby represented the 200th delivery at Cary Medical Center for 2024. Avery Jean was born on Wednesday, November 27 at 11:29 p.m. to Alyssa Belanger and Niko Bouchard. Avery weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches long. She was delivered by Mariah […]
9 months ago
The County Community Players production of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ brings the spirit of the season to life
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – This holiday season, the timeless classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is being reimagined in an innovative and interactive production that promises to engage audiences like never before. The County Community Players will be taking “A Christmas Carol” around Aroostook County, offering a fresh, immersive twist on the beloved story […]
9 months ago
Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery will continue as an official location for National Wreaths Across America Day
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America announced that Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Caribou has once again joined in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for 2024. Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together […]
9 months ago
Maine Potato Board names Tapley as executive director
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Maine Potato Board has announced Jeannie Tapley as its new executive director, succeeding Don Flannery who retired in October. Tapley’s appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Board and the Maine potato industry, as she transitions to the new role while bringing years of experience with the […]
9 months ago
Easton lists honor roll
Easton Junior/Senior High School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. The following were included. Seniors — Highest honors: Brayden Boulier, Laynie Brewer, Savana Brown, Chase Flewelling, Blake King, Chloe Lento, Caitlyn MacPherson, Cody Nadeau. High honors: Gabriel Legassie. Honors: Zachary Pelletier. Juniors — Highest honors: Olivia Bate. High honors: […]
9 months ago
Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of December 4, 2024
99 Years Ago – December 3, 1925
Interesting historic relic — An old birch bark canoe believed to have been made by the Indians over forty years prior and was one of the oldest, if not the only one in the state, had been found in Waldoboro and steps were being taken to have it bought by the state and preserved at the State Capitol at Augusta.
