Community

5 months ago

HBMI salutes Native American veterans during ceremony

HOULTON, Maine – Veterans Day is traditionally held every Nov. 11, but that is not the only time servicemen and women are honored. On Saturday, June 21, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians paid tribute to its tribal citizens who served their country as part of a Native American Veterans Day celebration. A small gathering […]

5 months ago

The first steps as city manager

I’m just a few weeks into my first 90 days as Presque Isle’s city manager, and I want to share a bit about where we’ve started and where we’re heading together. 

5 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Oliver

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Oliver, a handsome gray tiger-striped fella with a big personality and an even bigger heart.

5 months ago

Fort Kent Historical Society marks 100 years

In a momentous milestone marking a century of historical preservation and community storytelling, the Fort Kent Historical Society has received an official sentiment from the 132nd Maine Legislature honoring its 100th anniversary. 

5 months ago

When storms are brewing

The Maine Potato Blossom Festival is just around the corner, and once again the Central Aroostook Humane Society will host its Household Pet Show.

5 months ago

Soap Box Derby crowns young champions

Cold and rainy weather didn’t keep 40 local racers from enjoying the “thrill of the hill” at the Northern Maine Soap Box Derby in Houlton. 

5 months ago

County Community Players slate summer and fall shows

The County Community Players are rehearsing  to present their summer musical performance.  “Back Stage Pass: A Musical Journey” is not a traditional show. This season the players have compiled a list of selections from 19 prominent Broadway musicals, including “Rent,” “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Les Miserables” and more, that they will perform in more than 20 solo […]

5 months ago

July 4 gathering at restored schoolhouse celebrates independence

Presque Isle’s restored one-room schoolhouse hosted a fitting Fourth of July celebration: a reading of the Declaration of Independence, crafted 249 years ago, which gave birth to the United States of America. About 20 people filled the James School for the reading, which also included reflections from local historian Larry Park and Kim Smith of […]