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6 days ago

Reed Art Gallery presents exhibition celebrating UMPI fine arts alumni

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Reed Art Gallery at the University of Maine at Presque Isle is proud to announce the opening of a dynamic new exhibition showcasing the creative achievements of alumni from UMPI’s bachelor of fine arts program. The exhibition “Roots and Wings: Celebrating the Work of UMPI Fine Arts Alumni” is on […]

6 days ago

Mapleton Elementary starts the year

Kids and their parents streamed onto the Mapleton Elementary School playground Sept. 2 with big smiles and zip in their steps. It was the first day of the new 2025-2026 school year and the students, teachers and parents were eager to see each other.

6 days ago

Facts about cat health

At the Central Aroostook Humane Society, we continue to see our cat population on the decline, which is a very good thing.  When I started on the board of directors 25 years ago, the cat cages were full and every room was busting at the seams with cats and kittens. 

6 days ago

Plant experts visit 6 southern Aroostook lakes

Six different lakes in Southern Aroostook County recently had a visit from a large group of aquatic plant experts. The team of approximately 25 mostly included volunteers. 

6 days ago

Hospice foundation holds annual dedication

The Aroostook Hospice Foundation hosted its annual Remembrance Way Memorial Garden and Pathway dedication ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle.

6 days ago

UMFK hosts annual Homecoming celebration Sept. 19-21

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual Homecoming celebration from Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21. Three fun-filled days will feature a variety of events, including bouncy houses, a community barbecue, bonfire, live music, athletic competitions, a presentation of the new Landmark sculpture and homecoming brunch. […]

6 days ago

Stars Over Katahdin returns Sept. 27

PATTEN, Maine – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters invites the public to Stars Over Katahdin on Saturday, Sept. 27 to celebrate some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi. The event at Taylor’s Katahdin View Campground in Stacyville will feature a variety of programming for all ages starting at 4 p.m. featuring National […]

1 week ago

Central Aroostook Association announces canoe raffle winner

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Central Aroostook Association is excited to announce that the winner of the 1983 17-foot canoe, donated and beautifully refurbished by Russell Mount, is Charlotte Chapman. The winning ticket was drawn during the recent Human Foosball Championship at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds. Thanks to the generosity of Mount and all who purchased […]

2 weeks ago

UMPI’s Libra Distinguished Lecture Series presents Healy

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present educator and award-winning author Maureen Healy as the first speaker in its 2025-26 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center. During her talk “Strengthening Student Resilience and Emotional Health,” Healy will share insights and observations from her best-selling […]