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10 months ago

Aroostook Hospice Foundation achieves $150,000 Matching Grant Campaign goal

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is thrilled to announce the success of its recent Matching Grant Campaign, which raised an astounding $150,000 for the Aroostook House of Comfort. This achievement was made possible through the community’s generosity and a $75,000 match pledged by an anonymous donor. Launched in June, the campaign quickly […]

10 months ago

The County Crossword for Nov. 13, 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. 

10 months ago

New orthopedic surgeon joins Pines Orthopedics

CARIBOU, Maine – Pines Health Services is excited to welcome orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Gluscic to Pines Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Gluscic to the Pines Orthopedics,” said Traci Rogers, RN and chief nursing officer and chief operations Officer of Pines Health Services. “Dr. Gluscic has a passion for helping […]

10 months ago

The County Federal Credit Union added to Best Places to Work in Maine list for the fifth time

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, Best Companies Group and BridgeTower Media named The County Federal Credit Union as one of the top 20 Best Places to Work in Maine for 2024. “We’re honored to be recognized yet again with so many accomplished employee-friendly Maine businesses,” said […]

10 months ago

Northern Maine Antique Tractor Club donates to the Aroostook House of Comfort

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is honored to share that they were once again chosen as a recipient of the Northern Maine Antique Tractor Club’s charitable donations. During the club’s annual banquet held on Saturday, November 2 at the Presque Isle Snowmobile Club. Approximately 60 members and guests gathered to celebrate another  […]

10 months ago

UMFK to host Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Trot’ on Nov. 23

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent Student-Athlete Advisory Committee invites individuals to participate in its first Thanksgiving “Turkey Trot”, a 2K and 5K run or walk fundraiser on Saturday, November 23. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Sports Center. The 5K begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the 2K […]

10 months ago

Aroostook League fall All-Aroostook honorees

The Aroostook League has announced its 2024-25 fall all-stars: Boys Class B/C soccer Caribou: Owen Corrigan, Evan Durepo, Damarian Gagnon, Declan Miller, Dawson St. Pierre; Fort Kent: Dominic Cyr, Will Morneault, Connor Voisine; Houlton: Brandon Barton, Mark Thidodeau: Presque Isle: Jackson Greaves, Brent Greenlaw, Dyllan Maple, Isaac Staples. Boys Class D soccer  Ashland: Chris McNeal, […]

10 months ago

Cary Medical Center births

The following births were recorded in September and October at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: PELLETIER – A boy, Maddox Kevin Pelletier born to Megan and Josh Pelletier of Fort Kent on September 26th, 2024. AMAVISCA – A boy, Adam Gregory-Lee Amavisca born to Jenova Maguire and Dustin Amavisca of Presque Isle on October 1st, […]

10 months ago

Presque Isle Elks Junior Golf completes 10th successful season

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On Sunday, August 25 the Presque Isle Elks Junior Golf program at the  Presque Isle Country Club celebrated its 10th successful season with an awards banquet  catered by Northern Maine Catering at the golf clubhouse. The 2024 season began on June 2. Every Friday thereafter, youth in the  program received free […]