Community

3 months ago

Agency on Aging nets $123K grant

The Aroostook Agency on Aging has been awarded an AmeriCorps Seniors grant totaling $123,000 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. 

3 months ago

15 County artists receive micro grants from Aroostook Creative Network

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Creative Network has awarded micro-grants to 15 artists from across Aroostook County, providing funding to support new creative projects, professional development and career-building opportunities. The grants support artists as they create new work, build professional skills, pursue career opportunities and share their work with the public. This year’s recipients […]

3 months ago

Fort Kent library invites young Mainers to explore careers from the Moon to Mars

FORT KENT, Maine — Young people interested in space, science and engineering have an opportunity to meet aerospace engineer and analog astronaut Makiah Eustice during a live virtual presentation at the Fort Kent Public Library from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13. Eustice will present “From Maine to the Moon to Mars” in […]

3 months ago

University of Maine at Fort Kent receives largest research grant in institution’s history

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent has received the largest research grant in the institution’s history, securing a five-year, $649,836 total award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture […]

3 months ago

Symposium to address aging and caregiving

The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living in Caribou will sponsor a symposium on aging, Saturday, Aug. 8, at Caribou High School.  The event will focus on issues of aging and caregiving. The event’s two keynote speakers will be noted Maine psychiatrist Dr. Cliff Singer and AARP State Director Noel Bonam. Singer is a […]

3 months ago

Step back in time: Fort Kent Historical Society hosts annual open house Aug. 9

FORT KENT, Maine – Uncover local history, enjoy live music and connect with the community! The Fort Kent Historical Society warmly invites members, neighbors and visitors to its annual open house on Sunday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free and open to everyone. The festivities will take place at the historic Daigle/Dubé […]

4 months ago

Maine documentary ‘InhuMaine’ screens in Presque Isle

Two free community screenings of “InhuMAINE”, an internationally award- nominated Maine-made documentary examining homelessness, resilience and systemic inequities, will be held in Presque Isle on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1.