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11 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of October 16, 2024

25 Years Ago – October 20, 1999
Dorsey was presented with the 1999 Sam Walton Business Leader Award — The 1999 Sam Walton Business Leader Award was presented to David Dorsey, chief executive officer of First Citizens Bank in Presque Isle, for his outstanding leadership in the Presque Isle business community.

11 months ago

The Fort Kent Rotary Club to host hunters breakfast on November 2

FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Rotary Club will host its annual hunters’ breakfast on Saturday, November 2 from 6 to 9 a.m. at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Nowland Hall. The breakfast is open to community members. Tickets are $15 per person. You may purchase your ticket from any Fort Kent […]

11 months ago

Sandusky named a Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient

Students entering Mt. Vernon Township High School in Mt. Vernon, Illinois are now being greeted by a plaque recognizing Mapleton resident Terry Sandusky as a Distinguished Alumnus of the school, Class of 1962. The MVTHS Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 1990 to recognize outstanding contributions of MVTHS Graduates in the following areas:  Exceptional Accomplishments […]

11 months ago

The County Crossword for Oct. 16, 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. 

11 months ago

Aroostook Goose Chase is this weekend

join Maine Audubon staff naturalist Doug Hitchcox and friends to comb through the many waterfowl species migrating through northern Maine.

11 months ago

UMFK Blake Library Gallery featuring exhibit ‘A Retrospective’ by Elizabeth Parker

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Blake Library Galley will host the current art exhibit “A Retrospective” by artist Elizabeth Parker through the month of November.  Parker creates artwork for the enjoyment of seeing what develops after the first mark by brush, pencil, or pen makes its appearance on canvas […]

11 months ago

Area youth wins Elks state soccer championship

WATERVILLE, Maine – On October 6 Oakley Stetson, son of Rachel Stetson and Spencer Stetson of Mars Hill, won the state championship in the Maine Elks Association’s State Soccer  Shoot held at the Waterville Elks Lodge. Oakley had won the right to compete in the State Soccer Shoot after having been the first-place winner in […]

11 months ago

Fort Kent girls win vs Ashland

FORT KENT, Maine — On October 10 the Fort Kent girls hosted Ashland. The visiting Lady Hornets came out and Harlee Clark put one in the back of the net, bringing the Hornets up to a 1-0 lead. Fort Kent came back and scored three goals before the half. Avery Werngten had one and Madeleine […]

11 months ago

Houlton girls fall at Madawaska

MADAWASKA, Maine — The Houlton High School girls lost at Madawaska High School 4-3 on Friday, October 11. Houlton had two goals and an assist from freshman Keitonya Skepple as well as a goal and an assist from junior Mylee Sylvia. On October 9 Houlton lost vs. Foxcroft Academy 3-0.