Community

2 days ago

Lights of Life holiday tradition supports cancer care, celebrates those affected by cancer

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has kicked off its 2025 Lights of Life campaign.  Community members can honor and remember friends, family members, caregivers and others who have been affected by cancer. Every dollar raised through Lights of Life will stay local to support cancer care services in Aroostook County. “This […]

3 days ago

Life with Ollie, Part 7

It has been a while since I have written about my Ollie boy. I have been slacking in that department.  Ollie is now 2 1/2, and he has turned into a very good boy. 

3 days ago

Hospice program launches meal effort

Northern Light Home Care and Hospice is asking for your support to help patients who are experiencing food insecurity this season.

3 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.

3 days ago

Ministry donates blankets 

The Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry of Caribou recently donated 10 fleece blankets to the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle.

5 days ago

AR Gould employees welcomed into ‘VIP’ group

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Seventeen individuals at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital were welcomed into a “Veterans-In-Partnership” or VIP group at the hospital. While all employees are considered very important at the organization, this impressive group is the hospital’s most tenured, all having achieved the status of 20 years or more of service. “Your care, […]

5 days ago

Local CrossFit celebrates veterans and anniversary on same day

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Members of Aroostook Iron CrossFit celebrated one year in business on Veterans Day with a special workout honoring those who served. “The CrossFit organization has a tradition of ‘hero’ workouts. These are tributes to individual fallen military personnel or to our armed forces in general,” said Paige Huston, head coach at […]

6 days ago

Elks Veterans Day supper draws packed house

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A capacity crowd attended the Presque Isle Elks’ free Veterans Day supper on Nov. 11 at the Presque Isle Elks Lodge located at 508 Main St.   Veterans, current military personnel, their spouses and other guests waited  patiently to be served from a diverse menu. Moose meat donated by the Maine Warden  […]