Community

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NMCC Foundation annual dinner celebrates strong roots and bright futures in Aroostook County

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Northern Maine Community College Foundation brought together community leaders, donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students and business partners for its annual dinner. Nicole Cote, executive director of the NMCC Foundation, introduced the evening’s theme “Strong Roots, Bright Futures — Creating Success in Aroostook County”, which highlighted the role of education, philanthropy […]

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An evening to celebrate

We are truly excited for our Toast for Tails happening this coming Saturday, Nov. 7, at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Campus Center.

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Celebration marks end of yearlong portrait project

A Presque Isle photography company hosted the first annual Wicked Wise Women Gala Oct. 17 at the Northeastland Hotel in Presque Isle, marking the culmination of a year-round portrait project centered on women, community and confidence.

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Time for the Toast for Tails

Autumn brings cold nights, breezy days and, in Aroostook County, it also brings the Central Aroostook Humane Society’s annual fundraiser, Toast for Tails, formerly known as the “Toast to the Animals.”

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PAWS Pet of the Week – Sammie

If you’re looking for a little more love, laughter, and happiness in your life, Sammie might just be the girl you’ve been waiting for!

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Boucher family reunites for first time in 50 years

The family of Patrick and Yvonne Boucher had their first family reunion in almost 50 years this summer. Family members gathered at Nadeau Point in Eagle Lake on Aug. 29. Patrick and Yvonne Nadeau lived most of their lives in the St. John Valley, both in St. Agatha and Fort Kent. They lived on a […]

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Pen-pal project unites Quebec students and Madawaska residents

For the third consecutive year, students at the Temiscouata Campus of Cegep de La Pocatiere in Quebec are building meaningful connections with 19 senior residents at Country Village Estates in Madawaska through an intergenerational and cross-border pen-pal project.

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Local powerlifter wins gold

Maine Sports Hall of Fame Member James “Chico” Hernandez, 72, of Washburn repeated his performance from last year, winning the 2026 RPS Maine State Powerlifting Championships.