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3 months ago

Things I wish I knew

Cats are super soft, cuddly, cute and a lot of fun. They do make great pets. They will entertain you, comfort you, lower your stress, reduce your chance of having a heart attack, and chase away loneliness. 

3 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Prince

Every shelter has that one cat who quietly wins over everyone he meets. For PAWS of Fort Kent, Prince is that cat. At 6 1/2 years old, this handsome long-haired black kitty loves everyone, and is always ready to trade a gentle purr for a few pets.

3 months ago

Happy endings

I talked to a friend recently who is a dog lover like me, and sadly, she lost her big dog to a freak accident. 

3 months ago

Lions ready for fair opening

The Northern Maine Fair will open a week from today on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m., and the Mapleton Lions are getting their food booth ready for serving your fair favorites.

3 months ago

UMFK nursing doctorate program earns accreditation

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s doctorate of nursing practice program has earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, affirming the program’s commitment to academic excellence, quality nursing education, and preparing advanced practice nurses to meet the evolving needs of healthcare.

3 months ago

Family shares legacy with House of Comfort

The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is honored to recognize a generous gift from the Hedrich family, establishing Sandy’s Kitchen and Joe’s Laundry Room at the Aroostook House of Comfort in memory of two beloved family members. 

3 months ago

Historic Declaration of Independence Broadside to visit Presque Isle on statewide tour

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —Officials with the University of Maine at Presque Isle are proud to announce that the campus will host a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence as part of the Maine Historical Society’s statewide tour underway this summer and fall as the United States celebrates its Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, this year. […]

3 months ago

Pet show was a hit

The Central Aroostook Humane Society sends a huge “Thank you” to all the families and furry friends who showed up for our annual pet show during the Maine Potato Blossom Festival.

3 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Pickle

Life has a funny way of throwing us into a pickle now and then, but this Pickle will make life sweeter. This beautiful gray tiger girl is about a year old. She is incredibly friendly and loves to make new friends. Pickle is spayed, up to date on vaccines and ready to trade the shelter […]