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4 weeks ago

Fort Kent Community High School Class of 1961 surpasses goal to endow UMFK scholarship

FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Community High School Class of 1961 celebrated its 65th reunion July 31 by surpassing an ambitious fundraising goal to endow a University of Maine at Fort Kent scholarship honoring their late classmate, Dr. Nelson Madore. The class raised $7,093 through its Legacy65 campaign, exceeding its $5,000 goal by […]

4 weeks ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Ivy

Looking for a girl with a sweet personality, an even bigger heart, and just a little extra to love? Meet Ivy, a beautiful 6-year-old black cat who is ready to find her forever home.

4 weeks ago

Millinocket golfer wins Mars Hill Open

MARS HILL, Maine — The Mars Hill Rotary Club recently hosted the 24th annual Alton McQuade Mars Hill Open Aug. 8-9 at the Mars Hill Country Club. Jamie Leavitt of Millinocket was the tournament winner. About 60 players turned out for the event. Many were from the local area and other Maine golf clubs, but […]

4 weeks ago

UMPI, City of Presque Isle host Sept. 11 25th anniversary memorial event

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, in partnership with the City of Presque Isle, will host a memorial ceremony and remembrance walk on Friday, Sept. 11 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the flag pole in front of Preble Hall.

4 weeks ago

Maine libraries launch Library Passport Contest

By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital collections, libraries of things containing everything from apple slicers to xylophones and inspire creativity, inspiration and lifelong learning. For these reasons and more every September […]

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Stockholm Elementary reunion draws 10 of 12 classmates

While a high school reunion is routine enough and usually expected every ten years after commencement, some students take the practice a bit further when the decennial event comes around.     The Stockholm elementary class of 1972 has had a separate reunion the same weekend that the Caribou High School Class of 1976 reunited.      A small […]