“We Are Human Still” by Caribou resident Maggie Bell (M.L. Bell) has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2025. Bell’s book is a finalist of the Second Novel and Young Author (Written under the age of 25) categories in the 2025 Next Generation Indie […]
INDIAN ISLAND, Maine — The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, in collaboration with Penobscot Nation, have announced the first-ever Wabanaki Child Support Consortium. The goal of the Child Support Services program is to improve the lives of children, assist parents in their decision-making efforts, enhance family values to the benefit of family members and their […]
Presque Isle’s Wintergreen Arts Center is seeking a new executive director to succeed Dottie Hutchins, who has served as the arts center’s executive director since 2016. “Wintergreen is soon to celebrate 20 years of operation,” said Hutchins. “I am grateful for being a part of the past 10 of those amazing years. Wintergreen is a […]
By Angelina Jackman, Living Innovations community relations manager & employment coordinator As a parent of two children with special needs and a direct support worker for Living Innovations with over eight years of experience in the field, I have seen firsthand the life-changing impact that adequate funding and support programs can have on individuals with […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Tina Dougherty, exalted ruler of the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, announced that the Presque Isle Elks will be hosting their 18th annual July 4 Community Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Presque Isle Riverside Park north of the City’s splash pad, which will be in operation at […]
DYER BROOK, Maine — Southern Aroostook Community High School seniors received scholarship awards of over $300,000 at their very memorable graduation and scholarship awards ceremony held on June 13 in the gym. The graduation was well attended by family and friends. The following scholarship awards were presented: Libby Anderson received the Sally Cyr Memorial Scholarship, […]
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Clean Breeze Cleaning Services LLC, located at 56 North St., Suite 2 in Presque Isle.
FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne are delighted to recognize the recipients of their two $500 scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. These scholarships are awarded in support of the children and grandchildren of Ladies of St. Anne members, with selections based on academic excellence, community involvement, and other eligibility […]
We had a wild and crazy fundraiser last Monday when Jordan’s Way came to the Central Aroostook Humane Society for a three-hour live Facebook event.
Members of Houlton’s Masonic Lodge 96 recently presented new bicycles to four students at Houlton Elementary School as part of its longtime “Books for Bikes” program.
