Presque Isle

9 months ago

Chicken stew fundraiser benefits older adults, caregivers

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Leaders and volunteers of Aroostook RSVP are serving up a hot meal to kick off  the new year in hopes of raising money and awareness for their program and the Foundation for the  Aroostook Agency on Aging. “Hot & Hearty Chicken Stew To Go“ is a drive-up fundraiser going on at […]

9 months ago

Presque Isle Elks donate to Catholic Charities of Maine

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — At its regular meeting on December 18, the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954 made a donation of $9,000 to Catholic Charities of Maine. In making the presentation to Dixie Shaw, director of hunger and relief services for Catholic Charities of Maine, Exalted Ruler Tina Dougherty said, “This donation to Catholic Charities […]

9 months ago

Husson University Online celebrates term 4 academic award recipients

BANGOR, Maine — Husson University Online is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the president’s and dean’s lists for term 4 of the 2023-24 academic year for respective grade point averages of 3.8 to 4.0 and 3.6 to 3.79. Courses for full-time online undergraduate students are offered over the course […]

Aroostook Agency on Aging
9 months ago

Foundation launches Wonderland of Wishes campaign to answer unmet needs of The County’s older adults

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Agency on Aging is excited to announce its inaugural  “Wonderland of Wishes”, a magical community-centered event combining reflection, unity and giving. Scheduled for early evening on New Year’s Eve 2024, this gathering will illuminate the pathway into 2025 with a heartwarming display of luminaries symbolizing hope, good wishes and generosity.  […]

9 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of December 25, 2024

25 Years Ago – December 29, 1999
Farmer of the Year — After more than 25 years of growing potatoes, Fred Flewelling had no regrets. Flewelling was named the 2000 Farmer of the Year by the Maine Potato Board and honored at a dinner along with Young Farmers of the Year Brent and Neil Grass.

9 months ago

Weighing in

All of us at the Central Aroostook Humane Society hope that you enjoy a beautiful holiday season and have a merry Christmas. 

9 months ago

Santa visits nursing homes

Over the past two weeks, my alter ego (Santa Claus) has taken over and has been bringing Christmas cheer to Aroostook County residents in nursing, assistive living and residential care facilities. 

9 months ago

The County Crossword for Dec. 25, 2024

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue. 

9 months ago

Your genealogical will

My husband of 49 years recently died. He had written his own obituary, left some general instructions for his funeral, and what he desired for his half of our tombstone.