Community

1 year ago

HBMI Health Fair draws large gathering to tribal community

HOULTON, Maine – Bringing the latest trends and updates in the health field to tribal citizens is one of the main missions of the Houlton Band of Maliseet’s Health and Wellness Center. And if this year’s health fair is any indication, the message of healthy lifestyles is reaching far and wide. “This was one of […]

1 year ago

St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce & Tourism announces appointment of new board members

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The Chamber is  honored to welcome these community leaders, each bringing unique perspectives and invaluable expertise to further the Chamber’s mission of promoting economic growth and tourism in the region. The […]

1 year ago

Births at Cary Medical Center, May 2024

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center: SKIDGEL – A boy, Charles Lee Skidgel born to Lena Gaggey and Wayne Bruce Skidgel of Caribou on April 29th, 2024. KNIGHTS – A boy, Chase Patrick Knights born to Rebecca and Drew Knights of Woodland on May 1st, 2024. LAUSIER – Kailee Elizabeth Lausier […]

1 year ago

Elks to host Flag Day ceremony tonight

A Flag Day ceremony will be held at the Presque Isle Elks Lodge, 508 Main St. in Presque Isle, at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 14. “Elks lodges throughout the nation are urged to host an Elks Flag Day ceremony open to the public. The ceremony at the Presque Isle Lodge will be open to […]

1 year ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of June 12, 2024

100 Years Ago – June 12, 1924
First place winner — Miss marguerite Dudley, a senior in the Caribou High school, won the first place in the typewriting contest at the fourth annual county convention for commercial subjects in Houlton Saturday, her average being a net of 61 11-15 words a minute.

1 year ago

NorState FCU awards scholarships to high school seniors

NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce they are awarding seven $1,000 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. As part of the application process, high school applicants had to attend an Aroostook or Northern Penobscot County school, be accepted, and attend a two-year or four-year college or university and be an active NorState […]