Community

2 weeks ago

Aroostook Hospice Foundation nets funding

The Aroostook Hospice Foundation recently received generous donor advised funding through the Maine Community Foundation in support of its Charity Care Patient Assistance Fund.

2 weeks ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Cody

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Cody, a tiny tuxedo gentleman. At just 3 months old he is already neutered and ready to find his forever home.

2 weeks ago

We can fix this crisis

It is no secret that many shelters are in crisis mode these days. Most have run out of room and have paused intakes. Prices are rising – and that includes pet food, litter and basic supplies. The cost of vet care has risen as well.  Despite the circumstances, rescues are still showing up determined to […]

2 weeks ago

Community Trails launches matching campaign in memory of forester

Northern Maine Community Trails is in the midst of a community fundraising campaign honoring the life of local forester Hugh Violette, with all donations matched dollar-for-dollar up to $22,300 through June 5. The matching challenge was established by Hugh’s parents, Dennis and Holly Violette, who chose to support Northern Maine Community Trails because they believe […]

2 weeks ago

Maysville Museum to open for season with new exhibits

Presque Isle Historical Society’s Maysville Museum will open for its 11th summer season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Saturday, May 30.   The museum is located at 165 Caribou Road on the corner of U.S. Route 1 and Brewer Road.   The site is historically significant in that it once served simultaneously as the Maysville […]

2 weeks ago

Houlton Rotary accepting funding requests

The Houlton Rotary Club is now accepting project funding requests for 2026-2027, incoming President Johanna Johnston said. Local nonprofits, schools, youth organizations and community groups are encouraged to submit requests for projects and initiatives that positively impact the greater Houlton area and surrounding communities. Requests should include a brief description of the project, the amount […]

2 weeks ago

Houlton has a new gathering space

The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce celebrated the April 18 grand opening of The Living Room in Houlton with a ribbon cutting.

2 weeks ago

Washburn man wins Vermont powerlifting championship

Maine Sports Hall of Fame Member James “Chico “Hernandez, 72, of Washburn repeated his performance from last year, winning the Green Mountain & Vermont Senior Games Powerlifting State Championships.