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2 days ago

UMPI releases fall dean’s list

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — One thousand five hundred and forty students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have received academic recognition for the fall 2025 semester, according to Alana Margeson, provost and vice president of academic affairs. Because of an academic policy, there are no distinctions among highest honors, high honors and honors; […]

2 days ago

Cochran receives Easton’s MPA Principal’s Award

EASTON, Maine — Principal Laura Hunter is pleased to announce that Raiden Cochran is the 2026 recipient of the Maine Principal’s Award for Easton Jr/Sr High School. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. During his tenure at Easton Jr/Sr High, […]

3 days ago

Conde-Silva receives Madawaska’s MPA Principal’s Award

MADAWASKA, Maine —Dianiliz (Nini) Conde-Silva of Madawaska, the daughter of Luz Silva, is a senior at Madawaska Middle/High School and is selected to receive the 2026 Maine Principal’s Award, Principal Wayne Anderson announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout […]

5 days ago

Sadie Grace

It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this story. We lost our Yorkipoo Sadie Grace on Jan. 21.

5 days ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Chip

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Chip, a stunning 2-year-old gray tiger with gorgeous green eyes. This handsome guy is a sweetheart.

5 days ago

Free grief support groups to start

Anyone who has recently lost a loved one and is looking for grief support is invited to join Northern Light Home Care and Hospice at one of two free, six-week grief support groups.

5 days ago

Spay Day celebration

The Central Aroostook Humane Society has some exciting news to share. Even though “World Spay Day” is the fourth Tuesday in February — which this year falls on Feb. 24 — February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, and we are celebrating all month long.

5 days ago

Houlton holds vigil for immigration victims

Holding candles and joining voices, more than 30 people gathered Friday for a community vigil at Houlton United Methodist Church to remember those killed, detained and deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.