Community

2 months ago

Sen. Bernard to hold constituent office hours in Fort Fairfield

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Sen. Sue Bernard, R-Aroostook will be holding constituent office hours on Thursday, July 31 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Fort Fairfield VFW, located at 130 Presque Isle St. Constituents are encouraged to come share concerns and opinions about legislative matters or other state government topics of interest. Light refreshments will be […]

2 months ago

HBMI Health Fair has best showing yet

HOULTON, Maine – One of the primary goals of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians’ Health and Wellness Center has been to bring health screenings and the latest medical information to the tribal community. On Saturday, June 28 that information was brought to a record number of participants at the tribe’s annual Health Fair. “I […]

2 months ago

Fort Kent Community High School/Valley Rivers Middle School honor roll

FORT KENT, Maine — Fort Kent Community High School and Valley Rivers Middle School recently released the honor roll for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. Grade 12, high honors: Julissa Bauch, Abigail Boucher, Allie Caron, Allie Caron, Taylor Coulombe, Sawyer Daigle, Kaitlynn Devoe, William Grange, Fletcher Marquis, Halle Michaud, Quinn Michaud, Taylor […]

2 months ago

Elbows Up! for Canada rally

By Mary Miller HOULTON, Maine — Strains of “O Canada” filled the air and both Canadian and U.S. flags waved proudly, as about 40 people celebrated “Elbows Up! for Canada” at a rally in Houlton on July 5. “It was wonderful,” said participant Dale Holden. “So many people driving by yelling ‘yay for Canada!’” The […]

2 months ago

HBMI salutes Native American veterans during ceremony

HOULTON, Maine – Veterans Day is traditionally held every Nov. 11, but that is not the only time servicemen and women are honored. On Saturday, June 21, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians paid tribute to its tribal citizens who served their country as part of a Native American Veterans Day celebration. A small gathering […]

2 months ago

The first steps as city manager

I’m just a few weeks into my first 90 days as Presque Isle’s city manager, and I want to share a bit about where we’ve started and where we’re heading together. 

2 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Oliver

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Oliver, a handsome gray tiger-striped fella with a big personality and an even bigger heart.

2 months ago

Fort Kent Historical Society marks 100 years

In a momentous milestone marking a century of historical preservation and community storytelling, the Fort Kent Historical Society has received an official sentiment from the 132nd Maine Legislature honoring its 100th anniversary.