Community

1 week ago

Annual youth fishing derby scheduled

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — In preparation for the annual Presque Isle Elks’ “Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs” Youth Fishing Derby, the Enfield hatchery of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, stocked Mantle Lake in Presque Isle with 600 8- to 11 inch long trout on May  27. Third- and fourth-grade students from the Easton […]

2 weeks ago

Ashland welcomes new recreation director, honors retiring director

ASHLAND, Maine – The town of Ashland is proud to announce the hiring of Macie Elwell as the new recreation director while also extending deepest gratitude to Lendell Tarr, who has retired after 31 years of dedicated service. Elwell, who lives in Ashland with her husband Marshal, has deep roots in the town. Born and raised […]

2 weeks ago

Aroostook County Action Program awarded $30,000 to repair low-income household furnace systems

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook County Action Program is proud to  announce the receipt of two grants totaling $30,000 that will directly support furnace system repairs and replacements for low-income households in northern Maine. The John T. Gorman  Foundation and the Maine Association of Realtors have each awarded funds that will strengthen ACAP’s Home Energy Assistance […]

2 weeks ago

Frontier Nursing University announces Paradis as 2025 Distinguished Service to Society Award recipient

Frontier Nursing University is thrilled to announce Dr. Samantha Paradis, FNP, CARN-AP of Caribou as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Distinguished Service to Society Award. This annual honor recognizes an FNU graduate who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to improving the lives of others through selfless service and unwavering dedication to their community. Dr. Paradis’ […]

2 weeks ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Romeo

Are you looking for a companion who will fill your home with warmth and affection? Look no further than Romeo, PAWS of Fort Kent’s charming 11-year-old.

2 weeks ago

Red Cross honors County volunteers

The American Red Cross of Northern New England recently honored several Aroostook County volunteers with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

2 weeks ago

Tardie earns two degrees

Patrick T. Tardie II graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, on Saturday, May 4, with a double major, earning bachelor of science degrees in marine biology and biology.  He is the son of Paul Sr. and Yvonne Tardie of Washburn. His final semester grade point average was 3.86, above the 3.3 standard for placement […]