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18 hours ago

Maine Farm Insurance agent earns Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist designation

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine  — F.A. Peabody Insurance is proud to announce that Liam Hughes, a Maine farm insurance agent serving agricultural operations across the state, has earned the Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist designation — bringing deeper, farm-focused expertise to help Maine farmers protect their land, livestock, equipment and livelihood. The Agribusiness and Farm Insurance […]

19 hours ago

Brown honored with Houlton’s MPA Principal’s Award

HOULTON, Maine — DeWayne Morse, principal of Houlton Middle-High School, announced that senior Keegan Brown has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is a highly selective honor given to a graduating senior in recognition of her academic achievement and exemplary citizenship. “Throughout her years at […]

21 hours ago

UMPI to host annual Variety Show

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine  — The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Student Activities Office will host its annual Variety Show at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at the Gauvin Family Center for Cultural Arts in Wieden Hall. The show will feature UMPI students, faculty and staff members performing a variety of creative talents, including […]

22 hours ago

The County Crossword for March 18, 2026

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

2 days ago

Two surgeons join Pines Health Services

CARIBOU, Maine – Pines Health Services is pleased to welcome two new general surgeons, Eric Rau, MD, FACS and Cecilia Trydestam, MD, FACS, expanding access to surgical care for patients in northern Maine. Dr. Rau earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans, where he also completed his internship and […]

2 days ago

Philbrook receives GHCA’s MPA Principal’s Award

HOULTON, Maine – Jack Philbrook, a senior at Greater Houlton Christian Academy, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award. He is the son of Joel and Jessica Philbrook of New Limerick. The award sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.  Robert […]

3 days ago

UMFK Bengal Bound Day on March 27

The Admissions Office at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host Bengal Bound Day on Friday, March 27, offering accepted and prospective students a firsthand look at campus life and academic opportunities.

6 days ago

The County Crossword for March 11, 2026

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.