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3 weeks ago

MMG Insurance Charity Golf Tournament raises record $56,000

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — MMG Insurance is pleased to announce that its 33rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $56,000 for the United Way of Aroostook. The record-setting result brings the tournament’s total contribution to the United Way of Aroostook to more than $826,000 since the event began. “Each year, I’m impressed by the […]

3 weeks ago

MMG Insurance pledges $50,000 to support Northern Maine Community Trails

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community Trails is excited to announce a generous $50,000 pledge from MMG Insurance, to be contributed over the next two years. This significant investment will support NMCT’s continued growth and its mission to provide year-round outdoor recreation, wellness opportunities and community connections for people of all ages and abilities. […]

3 weeks ago

Let’s talk about hospice free event Monday

WASHBURN, Maine  — Do you have questions about hospice, when to start, what are the benefits or is it covered by your insurance? Join Northern Light Home Care & Hospice for a free Let’s Talk About Hospice program on Monday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Washburn Town Office, 1370 Main St. George McLauglin, […]

3 weeks ago

First annual Wicked Wise Women Gala to benefit Hope & Justice Project

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Heather Mladek Photography will host the first annual Wicked Wise Women Gala on Friday, Oct. 17 at the Northeastland Hotel (downstairs ballroom) in Presque Isle. The evening will celebrate women’s stories and strength while raising funds for the Hope & Justice Project, a local nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic abuse. The […]

4 weeks ago

AMHC awarded $7.5M in federal funding to expand substance use treatment and recovery services

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. has been awarded $7.5 million in multi-year federal grants to expand treatment, outreach, overdose prevention and recovery services across Aroostook, Hancock and Washington counties. The awards represent a significant multi-year investment in addressing the opioid and substance use crisis in some of the state’s most rural and underserved communities. The funding […]

4 weeks ago

Dirigo Reads adding 27 schools for 2026-27

Presque Isle is among the new school districts in Aroostook County, joining those in Caribou, Easton, Frenchville, Madawaska, Mars Hill, St. Agatha and Van Buren.

4 weeks ago

Catholic Charities of Maine ribbon cutting

The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure to hold a ribbon cutting for Catholic Charities Maine’s new commercial freezer at its Monticello warehouse, strengthening food distribution across rural Northern Maine.