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2 weeks ago

Memorial scholarships presented at Katahdin Middle and High School

STACYVILLE, Maine — Katahdin Middle and High School had the honor of hosting Tim Caldwell to present scholarships in memory of his wife, Rosemarie Corriveau Caldwell. His daughter Veronica accompanied him. His daughter Libby was unable to attend as she was studying in Alberta, Canada. Tim and his daughters graciously gave two $5,000 scholarships. They […]

3 weeks ago

New Sinawik officers chosen

The Presque Isle Kiwanis Club’s annual Sinawik Board recently held their yearly meeting and elected new officers for 2024-2025.

3 weeks ago

Community event to welcome new town manager

The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation and the Gateway Ambassadors, is delighted to announce a special meet and greet event to welcome Houlton’s newly appointed Town Manager Jeremy Smith.

3 weeks ago

Students sought to take part in summer theater camp

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Playwright John Cariani is bringing a unique opportunity to a select number of high school students this summer in Presque Isle. Not only will they have the chance to work with theater professionals during a free two-week summer theater camp and perform a staged reading of his newest play, but they […]

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3 weeks ago

 UMFK Bengal co-ed camps June 24-27, July 22-25

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will offer two action-packed Bengal co-ed soccer camps, first one held from Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27 and second one on Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25 at the UMFK Michael Simon soccer field.

3 weeks ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of June 5, 2024

50 Years Ago – June 5, 1974

Presque Isle man became a doctor — A Presque Isle man was among 150 persons to graduate from Medical School Sunday, May 19. D. Merrill Hersey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hersey of Presque Isle, received his M.D. Degree from Tufts Medical School.