PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle welcomed nine new staff members during the spring 2025 semester. Gigail Cureton is UMPI’s new veterans coordinator in the Office of Student Records. She comes to campus after serving as chief of public affairs for the Fayetteville, Virginia. Coastal Healthcare System within the Department […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Driving one’s own vehicle holds special meaning and utility in our society. This can be especially true in rural Aroostook County where access to non-driving alternatives is challenging. Yet, as difficult as the reality can be, changes in health and function may necessitate retirement from driving. For those concerned about aging […]
When she first started her Houlton business, yoga was still new to northern Maine.
The new Houlton location will be the only one north of the Bangor shop, which opened last year.
FORT KENT, Maine — Principal Steve Doucette of Fort Kent Community High School is proud to announce Quinn E. Michaud, a distinguished member of the Class of 2025, as the recipient of this year’s Principal’s Award. This prestigious honor is awarded to a student who exemplifies exceptional leadership, academic excellence, service, and character — qualities […]
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding citizens and businesses.
CARIBOU, Maine — A volunteer driver program has passed a major milestone in providing rides to older adults in the greater Caribou area. The County Area Ride Service is a project of The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living. By the end of January the program had provided more than 12,000 miles in transportation services […]
Convalt Energy, which has an office in East Millinocket, must file for a variance to add to the existing solar array on Longview Drive.
One of the nation’s largest banks announced this week that it will close 38 locations nationwide, including four in Maine, according to filings with the federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. TD Bank, which has 42 bank branches and ATMs in Maine, said it will close locations in Houlton, Fort Kent, Fairfield and […]
Federal funding has helped the university system to research everything from the climate resilience of potatoes and blueberries to the health of the lobster fishery, and more.
