Community

8 months ago

Three County youth earn Elks Hoop Shoot Northern District titles

BANGOR, Maine – Evangeline Chalou and Nick Hopkins, both of Easton, and Jackson Holdsworth of Caribou were Aroostook County youth capturing Northern District titles at the Elks Hoop Shoot foul shooting competition January 5 at the James F. Doughty School. Chalou won the girls’ 10-11 year-old division by connecting on 20 of her 25 attempts, […]

8 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of January 8, 2025

25 Years Ago – January 12, 2000
Soup Kitchen benefitted from local generosity — When Bob Palmer, head cook at the soup kitchen, found out a local dentist wanted to donate a vehicle to Martha & Mary’s Soup Kitchen, he was delighted.

8 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 8, 2025

75 Years Ago – Jan. 10, 1950
Biggest Whitetail Deer Taken In Maine In 1949 — Recapitulation of figures here today in the state’s “Biggest Bucks in Maine Club” showed hunters bagged 55 deer over  300 pounds apiece, swelling average weight of 837 club bucks taken during the recent season to 248 pounds each.

8 months ago

Scout makes book case for Cary Medical Center

CARIBOU, Maine — The holiday season at Cary Medical Center has been very festive and rewarding. The hospital is completing the celebration of its 100th anniversary. Various organizations and individuals have donated special items to the medical center.  One very special gift was delivered on New Year’s Eve, December 31 by Gabriel Carlson who earlier […]

8 months ago

Our many blessings

As a new year begins, we find ourselves reflecting on the many moments that have shaped our year. 

8 months ago

Tourism powers Maine’s economy

Were you aware that tourism is the leading economic industry in the state of Maine, and cultural heritage tourism is its fastest growing sector?  

8 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Starlight

If you’re looking for a spunky, energetic and all-around lovable cat, Starlight might just be the perfect fit for you.