4 months ago
May Day protest held in Houlton
Twenty protesters rallied in Houlton on Route 1 on Thursday, May 1, in coordination with more than 1,000 similar gatherings nationwide led by a 200 group coalition.
Community
4 months ago
Baptist Park opens registration
Registration for the 92nd year of summer fun and Christian camping experiences at Baptist Park has opened.
4 months ago
University of Maine at Presque Isle hosts 116th Commencement
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — One thousand two hundred and seventy-eight students graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Saturday, May 10, during the University’s 2025 Commencement Exercises — more than double the number of students who graduated last year and, for the second year in a row, the largest-ever graduating class in […]
4 months ago
Little receives Hodgdon Maine Principal’s Award
HODGDON, Maine — Gracie Little, daughter of Shawn and Melissa Little of Hodgdon. has been selected to receive the 2025 Maine Principal’s Award for Hodgdon Middle/High School. Little has excelled in academic and athletics during her time at Hodgdon Middle/High School. She is a four-year varsity athlete in soccer, basketball, volleyball and softball. Little’s achievements […]
4 months ago
Aroostook Men’s Baseball League getting ready for summer
The Aroostook Men’s Baseball League will be returning for its fifth season in 2025! We are overhauling some aspects of the league with hopes to maximize the parity of the league and give both new and returning players an enjoyable summer of quality baseball! The biggest change is that we will be shaking up the […]
4 months ago
Katahdin Trust invests $1 million to support local affordable housing initiatives
HOULTON, MAINE — Demonstrating its continued commitment to strengthening communities, Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has proudly invested $1 million into Housing New England Fund VI, a program dedicated to financing affordable housing projects across the region. This investment brings the Bank’s commitment, including HNE […]
4 months ago
Presque Isle Rotary Club honors Paul Harris Fellows and remembers Michael D. MacPherson
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Rotary Club proudly hosted a special Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Ceremony on April 24 at University of Maine at Presque Isle Campus Center, an evening dedicated to honoring outstanding individuals whose lives reflect Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.” The ceremony recognized exemplary community leaders and featured a […]
4 months ago
Aroostook Partnership hires new president & CEO
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Partnership is pleased to announce that Kiersten S. Purington, PhD, MBA, has been hired as president & CEO effective May 5. Aroostook Partnership is a unique nonprofit, private and public partnership whose mission is to ensure economic strength, growth and resilience of The County. Purington brings with her a wealth […]
4 months ago
Hodgdon Middle/High School honor parts
HODGDON, Maine — Hodgdon Middle/High School has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2025. Anna Oliver, daughter of Matthew and Lee-Rae Oliver of Hodgdon, is this year’s valedictorian for Hodgdon Middle/High School. Throughout high school, Anna immersed herself in both academics and athletics. Over the course of four years, Anna has amassed 68 […]
4 months ago
NMCC celebrates student achievement, community at Annual Evening of Excellence
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College celebrated academic achievement, leadership and community service during its annual Evening of Excellence, held April 30 on campus. The event opened with remarks from Dean of Students Matt Grillo, who commended the honorees for their resilience and dedication. “Today we come together to recognize students and staff […]
