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2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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. 

2 weeks 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. […]

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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 […]

2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 […]