7 years ago
County Face: Jacob Graham of Mapleton
Jacob Graham of Mapleton strives to maintain a positive outlook on life whether he is in front of a classroom at Presque Isle Middle School,
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
7 years ago
Land development proposal raises concerns for northern Maine residents
Several individuals expressed concerns about a new proposal that could lead to more commercial development in unorganized territories of Aroostook and the state during a public informational meeting held at the Bigrock Ski Lodge on June 14.
7 years ago
ACAP expands services through ‘Whole Family’ approach
Nearly a year after a pilot launch of their “Whole Family,” or “two generation,” approach to family coaching, the Aroostook County Action Program has found much early success with helping both children and parents combat the cycle of poverty.
7 years ago
Presque Isle seeks to expand “age-friendly” community initiatives
The City of Presque recently became one of nearly 50 communities in Maine that are recognized as part of AARP Maine’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities.
7 years ago
Central Aroostook folks look forward to Father’s Day
The days leading up to Father’s Day on Sunday, June 17, have encouraged many people in Central Aroostook County to reflect on their favorite memories of their fathers and look ahead to forming new family traditions.
7 years ago
Ashland graduates encouraged to keep small-town values with them
Twenty seven students graduated from Ashland District School on Friday, June 8, and gained much advice and wisdom from fellow classmates and an Ashland alumna.
7 years ago
Community garden brings people together in Presque Isle
Friends and neighbors both young and old gathered near the Presque Isle Housing Authority’s Community Center on June 9 to kick off the 5th summer of the Presque Isle Community Garden.
7 years ago
Presque Isle High School graduates told to ‘go forth and be awesome’
“Don’t lose focus of what makes this place special. You all are helping to write the next chapter in Maine and in Aroostook County’s history.”
7 years ago
Organizations plan free dental clinics in Houlton and Fort Fairfield
Aid For Kids and United Way of Aroostook, in partnership with Caring Hands of Maine Dental Center and the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, will offer free dental clinics for Aroostook County families in Houlton on June 11 and 12, and Fort Fairfield on June 14 and 15.
7 years ago
Washburn students celebrate families, teachers at graduation
The sixteen students graduating from Washburn District High School on June 7 dedicated much of the evening to recognizing the parents, siblings, friends and teachers who helped encourage and guide them with every step they made toward their diplomas.
