Stories by Contributed

1 month ago

Hernandez wins 3 gold medals at Nebraska senior games

James “Chico” Hernandez of Washburn traveled to Nebraska and was one of more than 600 athletes from 27 states who competed at the Nebraska State Senior Games Powerlifting and Track and Field Championships, held August 1-2 at Kearney’s Cross Fit and on the campus of University Nebraska-Kearney.

1 month ago

Update on our shelter

Many are wondering how the new shelter is coming. In a few short weeks, we will be ready to announce publicly, for the first time, just how we have managed to accomplish this monumental task.

1 month ago

Lions to staff Balloon Fest booth

The Mapleton Lions Club will open the Lions Den Food Booth at the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest starting at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds.  

1 month ago

Remembering the heroes

To the editor:
Like many old folks do, I (in my 80s) visit our local Madawaska Cemetery nearly weekly to remember those who have gone before us.

1 month ago

The County Crossword for Aug. 21, 2024

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. 

1 month ago

Cary Medical Center births

The following births were recorded in July and August at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: OPILA- A boy, Oliver Cash Opila born to Kala Farley and Christopher Opila of Washburn on July 29th, 2024. BLANCHETTE- A girl, Hallie Bea Blanchette born to Abigail and Joshua Blanchette of New Canada on July 29th, 2024. CHARTIER- A […]

1 month ago

UMPI announces LevelUP program for Maine community college grads

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —To support Maine community college graduates aiming to “level up” with a bachelor’s degree and open doors to new economic opportunities, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has established LevelUP, a new tuition incentive program. Maine community college graduates taking advantage of Transfer ME, the new guaranteed admission agreement between the […]