Living

1 year ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of August 28, 2024

25 Years Ago – Sept. 1, 1999
Computer lab to open to the public — In an effort to meet the needs of children, their families and community members, the Caribou Adult Education Program is opening its computer labs for the first time to the public so that all local residents have access to computers and the Internet.

1 year ago

Agency on Aging opening Access Points across County

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Agency on Aging is holding a series of opening celebrations at Access Point locations throughout northern Maine, marking a significant step in ensuring that older  adults in rural communities have better access to essential programs and services. Working in Maine’s geographically largest county, the service organization faces unique challenges […]

1 year ago

Expanding our library green spaces

In an exciting development for the community, the Library House at 228 State St. is expanding its gardens and creating a new pocket park. This initiative aims to provide citizens of downtown Presque Isle with a peaceful haven to enjoy lunch or relax in a shaded area. 

1 year ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of August 21, 2024

25 Years Ago – Aug. 25, 1999
Receives donation — Jim Bell, district executive of the Katahdin Area Council-North Star District Boy Scouts of America accepted a donation from Kevin B. Simmons, owner/manager of the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.

1 year ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of August 21, 2024

50 Years Ago – August 21, 1974
Dunleady was named to Voices In Vital America — State Representative James P. Dunleavy was asked to join the Honorary Advisory Committee of Voices in Vital America, a national non-profit, non-political, education and charitable organization dedicated to making the American public aware of the plight of our POWs and MIAs and of their families.

1 year ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of August 21, 2024

50 Years Ago – August 21, 1974
Lost Pilot Led Safely Into Houlton By FFA — While on a rather routine picture taking assignment Wednesday at the Houlton International Airport, I was suddenly thrust as a bystander into a suspenseful and interesting experience.

1 year ago

Update on our shelter

Many are wondering how the new shelter is coming. In a few short weeks, we will be ready to announce publicly, for the first time, just how we have managed to accomplish this monumental task.