Events

6 days ago

Community-based programming and groups continue to skyrocket at Central Aroostook Association

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Community-based programming at Central Aroostook Association continues to grow at an exciting pace, offering a wide variety of free groups, activities and events designed to bring individuals and families together while supporting growth, learning and connection across all ages. Central Aroostook Association regularly hosts programs and events at 29 Lombard St. […]

6 days ago

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. Sexual Assault Services takes time each January to observe Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It is an important time to reflect on the work being done to educate our communities and support those who have been impacted by human trafficking. We call on residents of Aroostook, Hancock and Washington counties to […]

7 days ago

Can-Am Crown announces updated refund policy

FORT KENT, Maine — The Can-Am Crown Board of Directors announced an update to its race refund policy following feedback gathered through a survey of mushers the race committee conducted and ongoing input from the sled dog community. Under the updated policy, registered mushers who withdraw from their race by Friday, Feb. 13 will be […]

3 weeks ago

Presque Isle Elks to host 20th annual Elks Family Christmas Day Dinner

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, will again on Christmas Day at 11:30 a.m. host the Elks Family Christmas Dinner at the Elks Lodge located at 508 Main St. “Anyone who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day is invited to join the Elks family for a five-course Christmas Dinner on Christmas […]

1 month ago

UMPI hosts a Trent’s Tree for second year

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — For a second year, the University of Maine at Presque Isle will host a Trent’s Tree in its Campus Center as part of a statewide initiative created for those who are coping with grief and loss during the holidays. This interactive holiday project was created by the Maine-based nonprofit Stay; For […]

1 month ago

Reed Art Gallery presents ‘Visions Real and Surreal’

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —The Reed Art Gallery at the University of Maine at Presque Isle proudly presents “Visions Real and Surreal: Paintings by Roger Morin (1944–2019)” through Feb. 21, 2026. Drawn from the substantial collection of paintings bequeathed to UMPI, this exhibition highlights the extraordinary range of Morin’s artistic vision — from classical realism to […]

2 months 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 […]

2 months ago

UMPI’s Libra Distinguished Lecture Series presents digital artist Sweeney

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present digital artist Sarah Sweeney as the next speaker in its 2025-26 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center and via Zoom. Sweeney will deliver a talk titled “My Deepfake Dad”, which examines the question, […]