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9 years ago

Sports briefs

Sports briefs

Triathlon coming soon

The REDY Youth Triathlon returns after a year off and is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.

9 years ago

Condon features art during First Friday

Condon features art during First Friday PRESQUE ISLE — Presque Isle native Jillelaine Condon is Wintergreen’s featured artist for the month of September. The opening reception for her show “Home Is Where the Art Is” will be held at the center on Friday, Sept. 2, during the First Friday Downtown Art Walk.

9 years ago

NMCC freshmen begin year with volunteer work

NMCC freshmen begin year with volunteer work

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine For the first time, freshmen resident students at Northern Maine Community College bonded through a number of group activities, and as importantly, connected with the community through volunteer service projects.

9 years ago

Birders to explore reservoir

Birders to explore reservoir

The Aroostook Birders will host a shorebirds walk on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at 7 a.m. at Christina Reservoir in Fort Fairfield — rain or shine.

9 years ago

Woodlot management is online topic

Woodlot management is online topic

AUGUSTA, Maine Farmers and woodland owners can benefit if they recognize the potential values of their woodland resource, are familiar with common ways a woodland can add value, and can identify how the woodland will support their interests.

9 years ago

Obama creates North Woods monument

Obama creates North Woods monument

President Barack Obama signed into law the creation of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument on Wednesday, Aug. 24 beginning a new chapter in the history of a region in Maine that had been dominated by the forest products industry for more than a century.

9 years ago

Washburn celebrates August Fest

Washburn celebrates August Fest

 WASHBURN NEWS

The August Festival Committee extends its appreciation to all attendees, vendors, crafters, and sponsors for a safe and successful August Festival 2016.

9 years ago

Lions host Balloon Fest

Lions host Balloon Fest

MAPLETON NEWS

The Mapleton Lions Club thanks everyone who came out for the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest. The club was the host sponsor for the 13th Annual COMBF, and also had a very successful food booth with high sales of doughboys, sausage sandwiches, cheeseburgers and French fries.

9 years ago

Extension plans 4-H volunteer training

Extension plans 4-H volunteer training

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook County 4-H program will offer free VOLT (Volunteer Ongoing Learning and Training) sessions for all adults 18 and over who would like to become a volunteer or leader.

9 years ago

PTO sets first meeting of school year

PTO sets first meeting of school year

 EASTON NEWS

It is that time of year again as school has started and it is almost time for the first Easton Parent Teacher Organization meeting of the year.