Stories by Stuart Hedstrom

2 months ago

UMFK hosts regional round for National Spelling Bee

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent hosted the Aroostook County Spelling Bee competition for middle school students on February 11. Maine School Administrative District 27 sponsored the 2025 competition under the supervision of Travis Lynn, grade 7 English teacher at the Valley River Middle School in Fort Kent. Sixteen students […]

5 months ago

Easton lists honor roll

Easton Junior/Senior High School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. The following were included. Seniors — Highest honors: Brayden Boulier, Laynie Brewer, Savana Brown, Chase Flewelling, Blake King, Chloe Lento, Caitlyn MacPherson, Cody Nadeau. High honors: Gabriel Legassie. Honors: Zachary Pelletier. Juniors — Highest honors: Olivia Bate. High honors: […]

7 months ago

NMCC celebrates Practical Nursing Class of 2024 at Pinning Ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College honored the Practical Nursing Class of 2024 at its annual Pinning Ceremony on Friday, September 13. The event celebrated the graduates’ achievements in a challenging program, many of whom worked full-time jobs and supported families while pursuing their education. The Practical Nursing Class of 2024 included Cheyenne […]

7 months ago

The County Federal Credit Union promotions

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The County Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotions of several long-time staff: Dennis Rogeski, Tess Greene and Carla Cambridge.   Rogeski was promoted to vice president of lending. He has been with The County for 10 years, beginning as an indirect loan officer. He was promoted to retail services […]

7 months ago

ACAP announces participation in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program

Aroostook County Action Program Inc. announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, […]

8 months ago

Births

HOULTON, Maine — The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital: Dow – A girl, Hannah Elizabeth Dow to Alica and Brandon Dow of Merrill on August 6, 2024. Austin – A girl, Emerson Karsyn-Jade Austin to Danielle and Devin Austin of Oakfield on September 2, 2024.

8 months ago

UMPI’s Libra Distinguished Lecture Series presents Dr. Andrew Dolloff

PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present author and educator Dr. Andrew Dolloff as the first speaker in its 2024-25 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center. During his talk “Leading with Trust”, Dr. Dolloff will share insights and observations from his […]