12 months ago
K of C lotto winner, Sept. 9-15, 2024
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
Community
12 months ago
These Kiwanians earned national nods
Two members of the Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle recently received awards from Governor Eli Rivera of the New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis.
12 months ago
Playwright and Tony Award-nominated actor serves as next Libra speaker and keynote for Voices in the North Country
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host John Cariani, a Tony Award-nominated actor, accomplished playwright and author who was born and raised in Presque Isle, as the next speaker in its 2024-25 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday. October 3 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center. During his talk, […]
12 months ago
Community conversation aims to reduce SUD stigma
Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc., in collaboration with UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence, is excited to present the “Community Conversations on Opioid Use Disorder & Train the Trainer Workshops.” This two-part workshop aims to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder in rural communities, addressing a significant barrier to recovery by improving access to […]
12 months ago
AWS and Fort Fairfield announce joint effort to reduce fire hazard from batteries
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine – Aroostook Waste Solutions and the Town of Fort Fairfield announce a joint effort to provide local residents with an additional option for safely disposing of certain rechargeable batteries that pose a risk of starting fires. In addition at the Tri-Community Landfill, residents will soon be able to drop these batteries off […]
12 months ago
Mary Lou Brown expanded physical therapy to the County, joined Cary Memorial Hospital in 1966
Note: This is another in a series of articles on the history of Cary Medical Center. The hospital is celebrating its 100th Anniversary 1924–2024. CARIBOU, Maine — When Mary Lou Brown graduated from Boston University and the Sargent College of Allied Health Sciences with a degree in physical therapy in 1960 she went from Maine […]
12 months ago
Wintergreen to host Mad Hatter themed art show in October
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — In celebration of all things inspired by Lewis Carroll’s novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, the Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring Mad Hatter themed art in October. The opening reception will be held on Friday, October 4 from 6-8 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. “The date 10/6 gave us […]
12 months ago
St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of September 25, 2024
10 Years Ago — September 24, 2014
Paradis family sells three stores — Paradis Shop ‘n Save is selling its supermarkets in Houlton, Caribou and Calais to Hannaford Supermarkets, according to a statement issued by Hannaford on Sept. 16, 2014.
12 months ago
Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 25, 2024
25 Years Ago – September 29, 1999
Presque Isle veteran received medal for participation in Elbe River link-up — More than 50 years after World War II ended, veteran Wendell Perry received the thanks of the Russian government. Perry, who served in the 651st Unit attached to the 69th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, was at the Elbe River when the Allied and Soviet forces linked up on the river in Torgau, Germany, on April 25, 1945.
