15 hours ago

Social distancing forces Aroostook teachers to be creative during uncertain times

With schools in Aroostook County closed in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, teachers have adapted quickly to online learning tools as a means of communicating with and engaging students.

1 week ago

Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield receive grants to hold Maine Bicentennial events

The city of Presque Isle, the Presque Isle Historical Society and the Maine Potato Blossom Festival are among hundreds of Maine cities, towns and nonprofits who have received grants from the latest round of funds from the Maine Bicentennial Commission.

1 week ago

Social distancing can have dire consequences for domestic violence victims

While the Hope and Justice Project has seen a decrease in recent calls to its hotline, staff members have begun to worry about the potential effects that social isolation can have on clients. 

1 week ago

NMCC classes transition to online, campus limits number of staff members onsite

Northern Maine Community College is transitioning much of its coursework to online learning due to increased efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

1 week ago

Agency on Aging warns senior citizens of COVID-19-related phone, internet scams

With fears of COVID-19 on the rise, there has also been an increase in medical-related scams targeting senior citizens, who are among the people most vulnerable to infection.

2 weeks ago

Libraries use technology to connect with community during shutdown

Libraries across central Aroostook County have closed their doors to the public in an effort to promote social distancing and prevent coronavirus spread. Amidst these changes, library staff members have found ways to connect with their patrons and continue offering community services.

2 weeks ago

Fort Fairfield closes town office until April due to coronavirus guidelines

The Fort Fairfield town office is closed to the public beginning Thursday, March 19, and will remain closed until April 1 due to increased focus on social distancing amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

2 weeks ago

Wintergreen gets creative to offer art lessons and maintain social distancing

Wintergreen Arts Center has temporarily postponed its Creative Preschool and After-School Arts classes, but has turned to online technology to stay connected with students and parents.

2 weeks ago

Aroostook Shrine Club postpones popular Spring Basket Feztival until May

After a highly successful first event last year, the Aroostook Shrine Club’s Spring Basket Feztival will return for an extended weekend of activities -- althought it's being postponed from March to the end of May.

3 weeks ago

NMCC instructor presents history lesson on Maine’s journey to statehood

Despite a winter weather advisory and concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, a small group of people gathered at Northern Maine Community College’s library on Friday to kick off local celebrations of Maine’s bicentennial.