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4 days ago

Author Ledoux to speak at UMFK on Nov. 20

FORT KENT, Maine — The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host author Denis Ledoux at 6:30 p.m. on Nov 20. Ledoux will discuss his new book “Here to Stay: Lives in 17th-Century Canada”. The event is free and open to all. In “Here to Stay,” Ledoux explores the […]

4 days ago

Shaw named Maine AHPERD Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

EASTON, Maine — The Easton School Department is proud to announce that Bryan Shaw, Easton School Department’s physical education and health teacher, has been named the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year.  Shaw and his wife Stacy attended the annual Maine AHPERD awards ceremony held […]

5 days ago

A legacy of compassion: estate gift supports hospice care

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is deeply honored to announce a $20,000 estate gift from the late Ricky Kenney, who passed at the Aroostook House of Comfort on May 14. Kenney experienced the compassionate care of the Aroostook House of Comfort firsthand, both through his loved ones and during his own hospice […]

1 week ago

Presque Isle Elks Lodge invites veterans and spouses to free supper

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, will once again offer a free Veterans Day supper for all military veterans, current military service personnel and their spouses beginning at 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge located at 508 Main St.  In announcing the free Veterans Day […]

1 week ago

Safe Step Program returns to help reduce accidental falls for seniors

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Rotary Club of Presque Isle is pleased to once again partner with several local retail sponsors, community public works departments and the Aroostook Agency on Aging to offer the fourth annual Safe Steps program. Through this effort, free 5-gallon buckets of sand/salt mix are provided to eligible older adults to […]

1 week ago

AR Gould nurse Nicole McCullough recognized with DAISY Award

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Nicole McCullough, RN, a nurse in Northern Light AR Gould Hospital’s Acute Rehabilitation inpatient unit, was presented a DAISY Award in honor of her outstanding patient care. McCullough was nominated for this honor by a patient who was in her care. “Her level of care at night is amazing,” shared the […]

1 week ago

New Canada receives state grant

Officials from the town of New Canada have announced that they have been awarded a risk reduction grant from the Maine Municipal Association Property and Casualty Pool, totaling $2,016. 

1 week ago

Fall pet care tips

A big shout out to the winner of our lottery board raffle at the Caribou Arts and Crafts Show. We had more than 700 people purchasing tickets for a chance to win big.

2 weeks ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Rafiki

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Rafiki. If you’re looking for a loyal companion that is adorable and loving, look no further.