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3 months ago

Women encouraged to focus on their own health

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — May is Women’s Health Month, a time to bring awareness to the importance of annual screenings and the need for women to prioritize their health. “Women are most often the caretakers for their families. While they pay attention to the health needs of their children, their significant others, or their elderly […]

4 months ago

Frontier Nursing University announces Paradis as 2025 Distinguished Service to Society Award recipient

Frontier Nursing University is thrilled to announce Dr. Samantha Paradis, FNP, CARN-AP of Caribou as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Distinguished Service to Society Award. This annual honor recognizes an FNU graduate who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to improving the lives of others through selfless service and unwavering dedication to their community. Dr. Paradis’ […]

4 months ago

Agency exhibit showcases Monticello painter

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Area Agency on Aging is participating in the First Friday Art Night on June 6 with an exhibition by Monticello painter Alex Rino. Rino is a self-taught New England artist and author. Her love of art began with illustrated children’s  books she brought home from the library, most notably […]

4 months ago

A longtime Presque Isle grocery store is closing

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A grocery store that has been part of Presque Isle for decades will close its doors at the end of Thursday. Steaks N’ Stuff, owned by brothers Jimmy and Joe Donahue, will close at 6 p.m., Jimmy Donahue announced earlier Thursday on Facebook. The store is closing for purely personal reasons, […]

4 months ago

Maine Potato Blossom Festival Partners with Spud Speedway to elevate summer  celebration

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Maine Potato Blossom Festival, a cornerstone of Aroostook  County’s summer traditions, is set to kick off its 2025 celebration with exciting new additions thanks to a dynamic collaboration with Spud Speedway. The Festival celebrates its 78th year honoring the region’s long-storied agricultural heritage, and is hosted in Fort Fairfield from […]