Stories by Stuart Hedstrom

7 days ago

Special Olympics Maine Aroostook seeks new coach for Grasshoppers soccer team

Special Olympics Maine Aroostook County is seeking a new head coach for its Grasshoppers soccer team as longtime coach Carl Michaud steps down after years of dedicated leadership. Michaud, the founding and only head coach of the Grasshoppers program since its inception in 2016, has stepped down. His departure marks a significant transition for the […]

7 days ago

Gauvin and Watson to be honored during UMPI’s 117th Commencement

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — University of Maine at Presque Isle President Ray Rice has announced that Sandra “Sandy” Gauvin, longtime educator and co-founder of the Aroostook Aspirations Initiative, will deliver the commencement address. In addition, Gauvin and David Watson, a Harvard-trained attorney, partner at Goodwin Procter LLP and proud UMPI alumnus, will each receive an […]

7 days ago

Assistant Resident TRiO Tutor at UMFK

FORT KENT, Maine — In his role as the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s new Assistant Resident TRiO Tutor program’s tutorial resident assistant, Angel Solis Anguiano prefers using the “see one, do one, teach one” learning model in assisting fellow students with their studies.  The hands-on learning model dates to 19th century surgical training, […]

8 months ago

‘Season of Creation’ celebrated at ecumenical service

HOULTON, Maine — An ecumenical service celebrating the beginning of the “Season of Creation” was held at the United Methodist Church in Houlton — where Pastor Victor Han invited the faithful to take shelter from thunderstorms — on Friday, Aug. 29.  Organized by the Church of the Good Shepherd, the service included people from local […]

1 year ago

UMFK hosts regional round for National Spelling Bee

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent hosted the Aroostook County Spelling Bee competition for middle school students on February 11. Maine School Administrative District 27 sponsored the 2025 competition under the supervision of Travis Lynn, grade 7 English teacher at the Valley River Middle School in Fort Kent. Sixteen students […]

1 year ago

Easton lists honor roll

Easton Junior/Senior High School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year. The following were included. Seniors — Highest honors: Brayden Boulier, Laynie Brewer, Savana Brown, Chase Flewelling, Blake King, Chloe Lento, Caitlyn MacPherson, Cody Nadeau. High honors: Gabriel Legassie. Honors: Zachary Pelletier. Juniors — Highest honors: Olivia Bate. High honors: […]

2 years ago

The County Federal Credit Union promotions

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The County Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotions of several long-time staff: Dennis Rogeski, Tess Greene and Carla Cambridge.   Rogeski was promoted to vice president of lending. He has been with The County for 10 years, beginning as an indirect loan officer. He was promoted to retail services […]