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 […]
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 […]
Catholic Charities Maine is pleased to announce that Jon Blanchard has assumed the role as the new program director of hunger and relief services. Blanchard has been a dedicated member of the Catholic Charities Maine team since September 2022,previously serving as assistant director of the program. In his new role, Blanchard oversees critical programs including […]
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: […]
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 […]
Aroostook County Action Program Inc. announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, […]
HOULTON, Maine — The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital: Dow – A girl, Hannah Elizabeth Dow to Alica and Brandon Dow of Merrill on August 6, 2024. Austin – A girl, Emerson Karsyn-Jade Austin to Danielle and Devin Austin of Oakfield on September 2, 2024.
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present author and educator Dr. Andrew Dolloff as the first speaker in its 2024-25 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center. During his talk “Leading with Trust”, Dr. Dolloff will share insights and observations from his […]
