Community

1 day ago

Fort Kent Historical Society to hold annual meeting

FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Historical Society invites all members in good standing to its annual meeting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The meeting will be held at the Paul D. Thibodeau Visitors’ Center, located at 3 Market St. The meeting agenda includes a review of the past year’s activities by […]

2 days ago

Dr. Brickman to discuss Latvian culture at UMFK

FORT KENT, Maine — The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host a free public presentation by UMFK Professor of Music and Education Dr. Scott Brickman at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23. Dr. Brickman will discuss the musical culture of Latvia, which he personally experienced during a sabbatical […]

6 days ago

Aroostook Partnership sets County housing summit

Aroostook Partnership, in collaboration with MaineHousing and the Genesis Community Loan Fund, will host the 2025 Aroostook County Housing Summit on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Edmunds Conference Center at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle.

6 days ago

Teaching your dog cues

We are enjoying many beautiful fall days here in The County. If you enjoy a brisk walk and some canine companionship, be sure to stop by the Central Aroostook Humane Society and walk one of our many dogs.

6 days ago

Wintergreen to feature the artwork of Pickett in October

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine—Wintergreen Arts Center will feature the work of Jillelaine Pickett during the month of October.  The opening reception of Jillelaine’s show will be held Friday evening, Oct. 3 from 6-7:45 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. Live music will be provided by Douglass Drew and Benjamin Yeager. Born and raised in […]

6 days ago

3rd Annual Walk for Hospice raises over $68,000 for the Aroostook House of Comfort

CARIBOU, Maine – The Aroostook Hospice Foundation held its 3rd Annual Walk for Hospice on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Caribou High School track & trails, raising more than $68,000 in support of the Aroostook House of Comfort! This meaningful event brought the community together to raise funds, promote awareness, and celebrate the lives of […]

7 days ago

UMFK English faculty encourage literacy through events this October

FORT KENT, Maine — In celebration of literacy, the University of Maine at Fort Kent English faculty will once again facilitate a series of events designed to share a love for the written and spoken word with people of all ages in the local area. The series of events will run from Oct. 9-15. The […]