Aroostook County Action Program is ushering in a new era of service delivery with the official launch of its Mobile Service Unit — the centerpiece event of this year’s Community Action Month celebration. The innovative MSU will expand access to vital services for residents in some of the most rural and underserved parts of Aroostook […]
Katahdin Trust, a local community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce new roles for three employees within its commercial department — James Nelson, Craig Staples and Alison Gould. Nelson has been named vice president, commercial services officer and team leader. He joined Katahdin Trust in 2023 […]
The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians held its general election on April 26, to fill several positions in Tribal Government. A total of 190 individuals cast ballots, either in person at the Community Center or via absentee ballots. Tribal Chief Clarissa Sabattis was re-elected to another four-year term with 160 votes. She ran unopposed for […]
FORT KENT, Maine – Committed to offering programs that align with students’ goals and career aspirations, the University of Maine at Fort Kent has recently renamed its bachelor of science in behavioral science program to the bachelor of science in psychology. The program offers the same, exemplary education that UMFK is known for. Students interested […]
FORT KENT, Maine – The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $2,000 to Breanna Ouellette of Madawaska. Ouellette is a junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where she maintains a high grade point […]
NorState FCU will maintain the tournament’s focus of raising critical funds to support Special Olympics Maine’s year-round sports training, competition programs, and events.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — University of Maine at Presque Isle President Ray Rice has announced that Yellow Light Breen, president and CEO of the Maine Development Foundation, will deliver the commencement address. In addition, Breen will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree during the University’s 116th Commencement Exercises, to be held on Saturday, […]
FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce that 2024 Maine Poet Laureate Fellow Julia Bouwsma will serve as the keynote speaker at the UMFK 143rd Commencement Ceremony held on May 10. The University will also honor former UMFK Registrar Donald “Don” Raymond with the Distinguished Service Award. […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Sara Eklund, RN, a nurse in Northern Light AR Gould Hospital’s Emergency Department, was recently recognized for her outstanding patient care by being presented with a DAISY Award. Eklund was nominated by a patient who was in her care during a trip to the emergency room. “From the moment I arrived, […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Stories and artwork build community and connect us (even if we can’t be physically together). Reading or telling stories or simply appreciating someone’s creativity are great ways to learn about and engage with others. The Aroostook Area Agency on Aging is celebrating Older Americans Month in May and Presque Isle’s First […]
