2 weeks ago
Weighing in
All of us at the Central Aroostook Humane Society hope that you enjoy a beautiful holiday season and have a merry Christmas.
Community
2 weeks ago
Santa visits nursing homes
Over the past two weeks, my alter ego (Santa Claus) has taken over and has been bringing Christmas cheer to Aroostook County residents in nursing, assistive living and residential care facilities.
2 weeks ago
Be prepared for winter roads
Winter is upon us once more. Mother Nature will soon transform our city streets and roadways into white paths that are slippery and dangerous. We will see wind, snow, ice, sleet, freezing rain and bitter cold temperatures.
2 weeks ago
K of C lotto winner, Dec. 9-15, 2024
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
2 weeks ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Buttons
If you’re looking for a gentle companion who enjoys a calm environment, Buttons might just be the perfect fit.
2 weeks ago
A look back at the Presque Isle area’s top news stories of 2024, Part 1
From a new police chief in the city, to a total eclipse of the sun, to a failed transatlantic balloon crossing, it was a memorable first half of the year.
2 weeks ago
Monson Pond receives federal grant to support watershed restoration
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine – Friends of Monson Pond is excited to announce the award of a $39,166 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under its Water Quality Management Planning program. This funding will support the development of a comprehensive Watershed-Based Management Plan for Monson Pond, aimed at guiding restoration efforts over the next decade. […]
2 weeks ago
Presque Isle woman joins MaineCF’s Aroostook County Committee
Emily Peers of Presque Isle has joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Aroostook County Committee. MaineCF’s county and regional committees comprise community members who live or work in the region and serve as ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their knowledge and providing on-the-ground leadership for the foundation. Peers is a licensed cosmetologist, homemaker and volunteer with […]
2 weeks ago
Limestone will begin searching for permanent town manager in the new year
Current interim manager Alan Mulherin took on the role in 2023 after the town had seen a dozen managers, both permanent and interim, come and go in the eight years prior.
3 weeks ago
Caribou wants to reimagine how its residents move through downtown
A group of engineers recommends restructuring downtown roads and traffic flow to make visitors more apt to stay and enjoy the area, whether they are driving a car, biking or walking.
