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4 days ago

AR Gould names senior physician executive

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has announced that Dr. Stacy Jandreau of Caribou has been named the new senior physician executive (also known as chief medical officer) for the hospital.

4 days ago

Monson Pond group makes progress on watershed restoration

Friends of Monson Pond held its annual meeting on Oct. 30, 2025, highlighting major progress in ongoing efforts to restore the health of Monson Pond and announcing the launch of its 2026 membership and fundraising campaign.

1 week ago

Allagash campsites, trails see improvements

ALLAGASH, Maine — Campsites along the historic Allagash Wilderness Waterway underwent improvements in 2025 thanks to an ongoing partnership between the state of Maine and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. The work was led by the NFCT’s Allagash stewardship crew, with support from the Maine Conservation Corps, the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Maine chapter, community volunteers […]

2 weeks ago

Local quilters donate ‘Racing Through the Woods’ quilt for 2026 Can-Am Crown Raffle

FORT KENT, Maine  — The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races are proud to spotlight the return of a beloved fundraiser that blends local craftsmanship with race-week excitement. Northern Neighbors Quilters have donated their 23rd Can-Am Raffle Quilt, titled “Racing Through the Woods.” Members of NNQ in Fort Kent and surrounding communities pieced together the […]

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago

Art auction to return to benefit library

After a successful inaugural launch in 2025, the Cabin Fever Silent Art Auction will return to the Fort Kent Public Library with a special collection of locally selected art pieces. 

3 weeks ago

Chamber welcomes new medical office

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Trinity Direct Primary Care in Presque Isle with a ribbon cutting.

3 weeks ago

Lions support youth team

At the Mapleton Lions Club’s first meeting of the new year on Jan. 5, William McCartney and Wilson (last name not provided) spoke to the cub about the Presque Isle Recreation traveling youth basketball team.