PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center recently received a $7,500 Organization Operations Grant from the Maine Arts Commission. This grant provides general operating support. “We are extremely grateful for this funding from the Maine Arts Commission,” said Dottie Hutchins, Wintergreen’s executive director. “Their continued support helps us fulfill our mission to stimulate creativity and […]
The following births were recorded in January and February at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: THIBEAU- A girl, Blair Rose Thibeau, born to Connor and Jessica Thibeau of Fort Fairfield on January 3rd, 2025. MCLAUCHLAN- A girl, Meredith Lee McLauchlan, born to Mariah and Justin McLauchlan of Caribou on January 6th, 2025. CARON- A boy, […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Well-known artist Filomena “Mena” Irving will exhibit her creative work at the Aroostook Agency on Aging during the First Friday Art Walk on March 7 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Artists for Aging gallery at 260 Main Street. Irving is a native of Toronto and a former middle school science teacher. […]
Grade 12, highest honors: Savana Brown, Chase Flewelling, Blake King, Chloe Lento; high honors: Caitlyn MacPherson; honors: Colby Bernier, Brayden Boulier, Laynie Brewer, Cody Nadeau. Grade 11, highest honors: Raiden Cochran; high honors: Ashton Embelton; honors: Chloe Blackstone, Lilah Pelkey. Grade 10, highest honors: Tobias Campbell, Olivia Hopkins, Mea Lagasse, Lily Peterson, Brayson Tompkins; high […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Maya Williams, former poet laureate of Portland, Maine, and New England Book Award and Maine Literary Award finalist, as a 2024-2025 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker on Wednesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center. Williams will deliver a presentation […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On January 12 Bethany Baptist Church honored Lana Avery following her retirement from music ministry at the church. She served as pianist for more than 30 years. Pastor James Ackerson added, “Lana has been an important part of the worship experience here at Bethany through her faithful attendance and musical talent […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring young artists during March, Youth Art Month. The opening reception for their show will be held Friday, March 7 from 6-7:45 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. “We are excited to feature Anna Graves, grade 8, and Isabelle […]
FORT KENT, Maine — As the excitement of the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races engulfs downtown Fort Kent on March 1, media representatives will find a haven of tranquility and resources at the Fort Kent Public Library’s C3NT3R. This shared remote workspace, conveniently located within walking distance of the race’s starting line on Main […]
CARIBOU, Maine – Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Cadigan to branch manager and community banking officer of the Bank’s Caribou and Van Buren branch locations. Cadigan will take the place of Peggy Smith, who is retiring […]
LITTLETON, Maine — Through a co-operative agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Houlton Band of Maliseets’ Natural Resources Department recently expanded with the addition of a Fisheries Biologist. Carolyn Merriam, a Massachusetts native, joined the staff in late 2024. She will work with HBMI and our various partners to expand our watershed work […]
