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24 hours ago

Weird things cats do & why we love them

By Gloria J. Towle, Special to the County Most parents of cats agree that they adore their feline friends because of the weird things cats do. The unpredictability of funny cat behavior livens up any household, but what you see as silly and entertaining is just them following their instincts. They tolerate and incorporate people […]

1 day ago

Mapleton holiday lights shine bright

By Terry Sandsky Three weeks ago, the Mapleton Lions Club kicked off the 2025 Christmas season by hanging holiday lights along Main Street. The club’s 30-year traditional Main Street lighting has done much more than brightly lighting the street. Their holiday lighting has and continues to brighten the hearts and spirits of everyone traveling down […]

2 days ago

UScellular donates $1,500 to Presque Isle Minor Hockey

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — This holiday season UScellular, now part of T-Mobile, gave back to the Presque Isle community by donating $1,500 worth of hockey equipment. The donation will help Presque Isle Minor Hockey fulfill the organization’s mission of providing local youth with an opportunity to become physically active, learn teamwork and leadership skills, develop […]

3 days ago

One free year membership to Antique Automobile Club for military veterans

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – If you are a US military veteran and love old cars, the Antique Automobile Club of America has a great deal for you! A free year’s membership. The Antique Automobile Club of America is America’s premiere resource for the collectible vehicle community.  Since 1935, AACA has had one goal:  the preservation […]

5 days ago

Healing from pet loss during the holidays

This past week my very dear friend, Nancy, had to say goodbye to her cat of 20 years.  She said that Lily had been her pillow and lap warmer for so long and had lived a wonderful life of luxury. 

5 days ago

Here’s how you can help stray animals this winter

Animal lovers can assist feral and stray cats during the winter months when a warm shelter, food and water resources are difficult if not impossible to find, said Halfway Home Pet Rescue of Caribou.

5 days ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Copper

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Copper. If you’ve ever dreamed of having a cat who truly adores you, Copper is your boy.

5 days ago

Volunteers unite to help those with food insecurity

On Thursday, Nov. 13, United Ag & Turf in Presque Isle hosted a food-packing event in partnership with End Hunger New England, uniting local farms and volunteers to help reduce food insecurity across Aroostook County.