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2 days ago

Great Houlton’s Watson breaks program long jump record

CARIBOU, Maine — The Greater Houlton (Houlton/GHCA) track and field team traveled to Caribou High School on Saturday for the third meet of the season with nine schools in attendance, including powerhouse programs from Presque Isle, Orono and Bucksport. On a day marked by stiff competition, the boys team secured a seventh place finish with […]

3 days ago

Locations added to Walk-In Wednesdays for heating assistance applications

As heating oil prices continue to rise and households face the highest  home energy costs of the season, Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties is urging residents to apply for heating assistance as soon as  possible if they have not already done so. Community Action is pleased to announce that Washington County locations […]

5 days ago

The County Federal Credit Union awards community grant to support veterans and families

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The County Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the awarding of a Community Mini-Grant to Witt’s End Wilderness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating meaningful outdoor experiences for veterans and their families in Northern Maine. In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2026, the credit union launched a Community Mini-Grant […]

5 days ago

Bank warns public of rising scam attempts

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Trust is urging individuals and businesses across Maine to remain alert as reports of fraud and scam attempts continue to increase statewide. Scammers are increasingly posing as well-known companies, financial institutions or even bank employees, using highly convincing phone calls, text messages and emails to trick people into sharing sensitive information […]

5 days ago

Educational program on ranked-choice voting

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On Tuesday, June 9, primary elections will be held in Maine. Voting in Presque Isle will take place at the Sargent Family Community Center located at 24 Chapman Road from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The election ballot does include ranked-choice voting. Sample ballots may be viewed at the City Clerk’s […]

5 days ago

Folsom named NMCC 2026 Faculty Member of the Year

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Allison Folsom, MSN, RN, CNEpv, nursing faculty and practical nursing coordinator at Northern Maine Community College, has been named the college’s 2026 Faculty Member of the Year, an honor selected by students in recognition of excellence in teaching and mentorship. Folsom earned her associate degree in nursing from NMCC in 2019, […]

5 days ago

Greater Houlton Christian Academy honor parts

HOULTON, Maine — Robert Albers, head of School for Greater Houlton Christian Academy, is pleased to announce the honor part for the graduating Class of 2026: Valedictorian Jack Philbrook is the son of Joel and Jessica Philbrook of New Limerick. Philbrook is a three-year member of the National Honor Society. For the past three years […]

6 days ago

Burrill receives East Grand Principal’s Award

DANFORTH, Maine — Principal David Apgar of East Grand High School is pleased to announce that Dane Burrill has been selected to receive the 2026 Maine Principal’s Association Principal’s Award. The award sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. It is presented in […]

6 days ago

AR Gould offers two new services that benefit cardiac and stroke care in the region

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is pleased to announce that it is now offering a new procedure to help reduce stroke risk and a new imaging test to identify potential cardiac concerns. Coronary computed tomography angiography, or coronary CTA, is a heart imaging test that helps determine if plaque buildup has […]