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Maine Parishes offering variety of special experiences to grow and share faith during Lent

During Lent, many parishes offer opportunities for Bible study or faith-sharing groups to help parishioners grow in their relationship to Christ. Updates and additions will be made in the Lent section of the diocesan website at www.portlanddiocese.org/Lent.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Feb. 16, 2023

As I type this report the temperature in Caribou is 46 degrees with water running everywhere. This short-lived warm spell should not hurt us too badly.

Burke ‘The Hypnotist’ to perform at UMFK

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host hypnotist Chad Burke on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in Fox Auditorium. This event is open to the public.

K of C lotto winner, Jan. 23-29, 2023

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.

UMFK Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes to host Five-Week Lecture Series ‘Acadian History and Culture’

Dr. Patrick Lacroix, director of the Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, will host a five-week lecture series, titled “Acadian History and Culture” starting on Feb. 23 through March 30 (except for March 16). All lectures during the series will be via Zoom on Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Classes promote better health, improved balance

Aroostook Agency on Aging in partnership with Healthy Living for ME offers free workshops to help older adults manage their chronic health conditions and reduce falls. For all persons, the beginning of a new year presents another opportunity to create new routines that have the potential to impact how they feel every day.

Agency on Aging January events

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

‘Christmas Greetings From Aroostook’ on Maine PBS

"Christmas Greetings From Aroostook" will be shown for the 15th year on Maine PBS.

Parkinson’s Disease support group meets monthly

A support group for people living with Parkinson’s Disease continues to meet in The County. The group meets once a month at The Sargent Community Center in Presque Isle.

Agency on Aging offers events in December

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions, and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

Valley towns decorate for Christmas

When the leftover turkey has turned into stew and the pumpkin pie has all been gobbled, St. John Valley towns decorate for Christmas.

UMFK Acadian Archives to host forum on travel restrictions during pandemic

The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at University of Maine at Fort Kent will host a community forum on the impact of the pandemic and international travel restrictions in the St. John Valley on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Nadeau Hall conference room.

More than 1,000 visitors attend Fort Kent craft fair

Beautiful spring-like weather and a bounty of creative vendors contributed to the success of the Greater Fort Kent Chamber of Commerce 42nd annual Arts and Crafts Fair.

Fort Kent Christmas tree all set for lighting ceremony

All that is needed is an audience of merrymakers when the Fort Kent Christmas tree will proudly display its beauty during a lighting ceremony on Saturday.

Fort Kent craft fair doubles in size

Shoppers looking for homemade and handcrafted Christmas gifts will have plenty to choose from at the Greater Fort Kent Chamber of Commerce 42nd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Aroostook Agency on Aging career fair Thursday

Aroostook Agency on Aging is hosting a virtual Maine CareerCenter workshop titled “Searching for Work: Age 55+ With or Without Health & Physical Restriction” on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 1-2 p.m. in our 260 Main Street conference room.

Acadian Archives to host book talk by Dana Murch

The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host a book talk by Dana Murch, author of “The Ancestors and Descendants of Daniel F. Thibodeau and Rebecca Jandreau” at the Acadian Archives on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Agency on Aging November events

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

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