Community

6 months ago

ACAP efforts to address transportation challenges in region by bringing services to customers showing early success

The initial step in an effort aimed at addressing transportation and service delivery challenges in northern Maine, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the Agency’s commitment to protecting seniors from fraud, is finding early success in redesigning how Aroostook County Action Program serves customers, especially those in the region’s most rural communities. The introduction of a […]

6 months ago

UMFK Foundation to host Spring Gala

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation will host its 18th annual UMFK Foundation Gala dinner and entertainment fundraiser on Saturday, April 5 on the UMFK campus. “The Shaken, Not Stirred: A 007 Inspired” event where guests are encouraged, but not required, to get in the spirit of the evening by […]

6 months ago

Presque Isle High School quarter 2 honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Cassidy Carlisle, Cathleen Chen, Addison Clairmont, Abigail Collins, Bailey Davenport, Tyler Dean, Achilles Dow, Lauren Dugal, Alexander Duprey, Samantha Edgecomb, Izabellah Gal, Bobbi Jo Guerrette, Neve Guerrette, Neja Jayasundara, Alexander LeClair, Olivia Locke, Noah Mccoy, Bailee McIntyre, Brooklyn McIntyre, Alexandra McPherson, Maddox Michaud, Kathryn Murchison, Courtney Nardacci, Jacob Ouellette, Hannah Ousby, […]

6 months ago

AR Gould Hospital brings back a fun snowman tradition with a twist

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Many in the community may have fond memories of the gigantic snowmen that have at times been built on the front lawn of Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle. The hospital is happy to bring back that tradition this year. “This was such a fun, morale-boosting project for our […]

7 months ago

Spots open for Mapleton craft fair

The annual Mapleton Daze Spring Craft Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Mapleton Elementary School.  

7 months ago

Here’s a chance to jump into history

Maine History Day is an annual event for students in grades 6 to 12 that promotes critical thinking skills through project-based learning. 

7 months ago

World Spay Day

World Spay Day is always the fourth Tuesday in February, and was on Feb. 25, as a matter of fact.

7 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Starlight

PAWS in Fort Kent presents Starlight, a charming 1-year old black cat with a heart full of love and a little white patch on his chest.

7 months ago

UMFK hosts regional round for National Spelling Bee

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent hosted the Aroostook County Spelling Bee competition for middle school students on February 11. Maine School Administrative District 27 sponsored the 2025 competition under the supervision of Travis Lynn, grade 7 English teacher at the Valley River Middle School in Fort Kent. Sixteen students […]