Community

3 months ago

Mapleton Daze expand upcoming sale

Last week, the Mapleton Daze Trash 2 Treasure Sale was announced.  This week the Mapleton Daze Committee has decided to expand the Trash 2 Treasure Sale to their Trash 2 Treasure Spring Craft.  

3 months ago

Aroostook Day at Legislature returns after three years

Aroostook Day at the Legislature returned on March 4, marking the first such gathering in three years as regional business leaders and economic development officials spent the day at the Statehouse meeting with lawmakers and briefing legislators on issues facing northern Maine.

3 months ago

Here’s what Presque Isle taxpayers should know

Spring is just around the corner, and in the world of assessing, the ever-important date of April 1 makes it timely to share the vital information residents and especially taxpayers need to be aware of. 

3 months ago

Conflicted and determined

I am of two minds when it comes to our beautiful language. I believe sincerely in Marie-Anne Gauvin’s “slogan”: Sans sa langue la culture est muette.

3 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Oreo

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Oreo. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who’s equal parts charm and class, Oreo might be your perfect match.

3 months ago

Mitchell receives Katahdin’s Principal’s Award

STACYVILLE, Maine — Olivia Mitchell, a senior at Katahdin High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award, Principal Melanie Cullins announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, leadership and citizenship. Throughout her years at Katahdin High School, Mitchell has […]

3 months ago

Can cats and dogs get colds and flu?

It seems like everyone here in The County has been dealing with head colds, flu, bronchitis and even some people have battled pneumonia.

3 months ago

Paws Pet of the Week – Willow

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Willow. This beautiful 1-year-old gray, short haired girl is ready to find her forever home.

3 months ago

A teacher’s inspiration

Learning to read is a major milestone when you are growing up. Recognizing characters, the sounds that they produce, and how they connect into sentences, paragraphs, articles and books represents the entrance into a world of learning that will remain for life.