INDIAN ISLAND, Maine — The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, in collaboration with Penobscot Nation, have announced the first-ever Wabanaki Child Support Consortium. The goal of the Child Support Services program is to improve the lives of children, assist parents in their decision-making efforts, enhance family values to the benefit of family members and their […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Tina Dougherty, exalted ruler of the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, announced that the Presque Isle Elks will be hosting their 18th annual July 4 Community Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Presque Isle Riverside Park north of the City’s splash pad, which will be in operation at […]
The festival is more than just a tasting event; it’s a bridge between cultures, generations, and communities, said Ruba Haddad Bosse, lead organizer.
On Sunday, June 29 residents of the St. John Valley will gather to celebrate Maine Acadian Day, in honor of the first families who began the French settlement in 1785 of what then was known as the Madawaska Territory. An annual event since June 28, 1978, when Maine Acadian Day was proclaimed by the Madawaska […]
BERRY- A boy, Casper William Berry, born to Kalyn and Layne Berry of Bridgewater on February 26th, 2025. BAECHLE- A girl, Ivy Lynn Baechle, born to Sarah and Nicholas Baechle of Washburn on February 26th, 2025. ANDERSON- A girl, Anayah Janet Anderson, born to Amber Bartlett and Jacob Anderson of Perham on March 3rd, 2025. […]
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Maine Potato Blossom Festival, a cornerstone of Aroostook County’s summer traditions, is set to kick off its 2025 celebration with exciting new additions thanks to a dynamic collaboration with Spud Speedway. The Festival celebrates its 78th year honoring the region’s long-storied agricultural heritage, and is hosted in Fort Fairfield from […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital will be holding a brief presentation to celebrate Phineas Ellis, who played a key role in the hospital’s history, as well as to recognize a long-standing collaboration with the Presque Isle Historical Society at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29. “We’re excited to celebrate the family […]
HOULTON, Maine — The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital: Oliver Kaiga James to Jocelyn Haney and Brandon Gove of Houlton on January 23, 2025. Jaspyn Lee Michael to Alexis Collett and Austin Hillman of Houlton on February 3, 2025. Jaeden Williams to Erika Russell and Evan Tapley of Patten on February […]
FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual “Sucrerie” on Thursday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nowland Hall. The “maple sugar recreation” has drawn more than 200 community members to campus in years past. The event features a traditional maple taffy pull on the […]
ACAP and the school system are developing a comprehensive community education hub to offer a full range of services for infants and children.
