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12 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of October 2, 2024

50 Years Ago – October 2, 1974
Haney Wins First Prize for AP Story — Daniel Q. Haney recently won first prize for the best written news story in a contest sponsored by the New England Associated Press News Executives Association.

12 months ago

Pink Aroostook hosting Tea of Hope for those on the breast cancer journey

CARIBOU, Maine – Whether you are currently amidst a battle with breast cancer, or you are learning to navigate life post-treatment, you are invited to Pink Aroostook’s annual Tea of Hope. Join us at Cary Medical Center in the Chan Center on Saturday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grow your support system […]

12 months ago

Maliseet Advocacy Center lights it up purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

HOULTON, Maine – Tribal buildings at the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, as well as local law enforcement, are now aglow with purple in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday, October 1, the Maliseet Advocacy Center placed Trees adorned with purple lights were placed in front of the Houlton Police Department and Aroostook […]

12 months ago

Presque Isle Historical Society announces October events

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Presque Isle Historical Society has frightfully fun and interesting events planned for the month of October. The Society’s annual Haunted Lantern Tours will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12 with walking tours at 6 and 7 p.m. and trolley tours at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. These “slightly […]

12 months ago

SNHU announces summer president’s list 

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the students on being named to the summer 2024 president’s list, for attaining a grade point average of 3.7 and above. The summer terms run from May to August. Aroostook County honorees are George Brigham of Presque Isle, Kurt Jalbert […]

12 months ago

Maine credit unions launch challenge to fight hunger

WESTBROOK, Maine — Credit unions in Maine are deeply committed to addressing food insecurity in the state they call home. In addition to raising thousands of dollars each year to combat hunger, credit unions work hard to generate awareness about food insecurity in the communities they serve. As part of their longstanding efforts, Maine credit […]

12 months ago

Honoring our benefactor

The staff, Board of Directors and all the communities that we serve will be forever grateful to this kind and generous lady. 

12 months ago

Haystack Historical Annual Dinner A Success

The Haystack Historical Society held its annual baked ham and bean dinner Sept. 14, featuring ham accompanied by home-cooked baked beans and potato salad made with new Mapleton potatoes. 

12 months ago

Helping out at Junior Achievement Golf

The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle recently sponsored the Junior Achievement 2024 Aroostook Golf Classic at the Presque Isle Country Club.