Events

1 week ago

UMPI presents Homecoming 2025

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Homecoming 2025 from Sept. 25-28, featuring sporting events, the Snowy Owl Marketplace, a tap truck and food truck festival, a golf scramble hosted by the Class of 1975, a performance of ”You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” by the County Community Players and much […]

4 weeks ago

Aroostook House of Comfort launches 3rd Annual Walk for Hospice

CARIBOU, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation, owner of the Aroostook House of Comfort, will host its 3rd Annual Walk for Hospice  at 9 a.m. — with registration at 8 a.m. — on Saturday, Sept.13 at the Caribou High School track and trails network. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Aroostook House of […]

4 weeks ago

Houlton Potato Feast Days start on Friday with lobster fare

HOULTON, Maine — Houlton’s 66th Annual Potato Feast Days will kick off on Friday with the town’s famous Lobster Feast in downtown’s Monument Park. Each year The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce expects thousands of people for the two-day – Aug. 15 and 16 – event featuring lobster feast dinners, baked potato bar, live music, […]

1 month ago

UMaine Extension’s annual Pasture Walk Series comes to New Sweden

NEW SWEDEN, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The final stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at O’Meara […]

Aroostook Agency on Aging
1 month ago

Agency offers free yoga classes at five regional Access Points

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Agency on Aging is launching a new series of free community yoga classes, led by a longtime wellness professional and certified yoga instructor Cara Miller of Washburn. Beginning Monday, Aug. 25 the first six-week session will kick off at several Agency Access Points, with Miller broadcasting from the Washburn Town […]

1 month ago

AMHC Community Appreciation Day

CARIBOU, Maine — All community members are invited to attend Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. Community Appreciation Day on Friday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center, 55 Bennett Drive. “A strong community is built on compassion, connection and care,” shared Christine Lapointe, AMHC therapist and event […]

Aroostook Agency on Aging
2 months ago

Agency on Aging extends glass art Exhibit throughout August

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Agency on Aging is pleased to announce that it has extended its July glass art exhibit throughout August. During Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Night on Friday, Aug. 1 from  4:30–7:30 p.m., artist Dr. Diane Vo will show both her intuitive stained glass art and her hand-crafted basketry. In […]

2 months ago

Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope open house

HOULTON, Maine — All are welcome to attend Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope’s open house on Saturday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 106 Main St. A barbecue, refreshments and fun and games will be available for everyone to enjoy! ARCH serves people in recovery, people struggling with substance/alcohol/opioid use disorder(s), affected […]

2 months ago

UMaine Extension to host invasive plant workshop

HOULTON, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service and Southern Aroostook County Soil and Water Conservation District, will host an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Houlton High School, 7 Bird […]