Events

4 weeks ago

UMaine Extension’s annual Pasture Walk Series comes to New Sweden

NEW SWEDEN, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The final stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at O’Meara […]

Aroostook Agency on Aging
4 weeks ago

Agency offers free yoga classes at five regional Access Points

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Agency on Aging is launching a new series of free community yoga classes, led by a longtime wellness professional and certified yoga instructor Cara Miller of Washburn. Beginning Monday, Aug. 25 the first six-week session will kick off at several Agency Access Points, with Miller broadcasting from the Washburn Town […]

1 month ago

AMHC Community Appreciation Day

CARIBOU, Maine — All community members are invited to attend Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. Community Appreciation Day on Friday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center, 55 Bennett Drive. “A strong community is built on compassion, connection and care,” shared Christine Lapointe, AMHC therapist and event […]

Aroostook Agency on Aging
1 month ago

Agency on Aging extends glass art Exhibit throughout August

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Agency on Aging is pleased to announce that it has extended its July glass art exhibit throughout August. During Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Night on Friday, Aug. 1 from  4:30–7:30 p.m., artist Dr. Diane Vo will show both her intuitive stained glass art and her hand-crafted basketry. In […]

2 months ago

Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope open house

HOULTON, Maine — All are welcome to attend Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope’s open house on Saturday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 106 Main St. A barbecue, refreshments and fun and games will be available for everyone to enjoy! ARCH serves people in recovery, people struggling with substance/alcohol/opioid use disorder(s), affected […]

2 months ago

UMaine Extension to host invasive plant workshop

HOULTON, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service and Southern Aroostook County Soil and Water Conservation District, will host an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Houlton High School, 7 Bird […]

2 months ago

Agency exhibit showcases Presque Isle glass artist

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Area Agency on Aging has rescheduled its First Friday Art Night to July 11 with an exhibition by Dr. Diane Vo of Presque Isle. For Dr. Vo, it’s been a life-long journey of self-expression through creative endeavors, “I started dabbling with stained glass at workshops held through Glass with […]

2 months ago

Elks annual July 4 Community Celebration

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Tina Dougherty, exalted ruler of the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, announced that the Presque Isle Elks will be hosting their 18th annual July 4 Community Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Presque Isle Riverside Park north of the City’s splash pad, which will be in operation at […]

2 months ago

UMPI to host Community Night

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine  – The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host a Community Night on Tuesday, July 8 from 5-7 p.m. in the Gentile Hall parking lot. In partnership with the University of Maine System, the Maine Mobile BIOLAB will be visiting Presque Isle–community members will have the chance to tour the space […]

3 months ago

Children’s art camp

CARIBOU, Maine — The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living will offer a one-week summer art camp for children ages 9–12, July 14-18 at the Caribou Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Local artist Kim Chabre, founder of the Riverbed Art Studio, will instruct the free program. Supplies will be provided. Registration […]