FORT KENT, Maine – The Blake Library Gallery at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will present “A Patchwork of Ideas,” an exhibition of work by artist Joshua Birden, through Oct. 9. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Birden grew up in Fort Kent and attended UMFK before earning a bachelor […]
PORTLAND, Maine – Maine Connections Academy, the state’s first tuition-free, online public charter school, honored its Class of 2026 with an in-person graduation ceremony June 5 at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Six of the honored Maine Connections Academy graduates represent Aroostook County. They are Mia Arcott and Gavin Halley of Presque Isle, Brandon Brown […]
LP Building Solutions, a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has awarded a record 104 scholarships to the children of team members for the 2026–27 academic year, marking the 25th anniversary of the LP Scholarship Program.
For the third year in a row, the Central Aroostook Humane Society has been awarded and recognized for achieving a “no-kill” status for 2025. This means that the humane society saved 90% or more of the dogs and cats that entered its care last year.
HOULTON, Maine — The County Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the awarding of a Community Mini-Grant to Bridge to Hope, a nonprofit organization created to help ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis. In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2026, The County launched a Community Mini-Grant initiative to provide financial support to […]
The Mapleton Lions Club inducted two new members on Aug. 3.
At 7 years old, Oscar still hopes that someone will see the incredible cat waiting to love them. PAWS of Fort Kent says Oscar is everything people dream of in an orange cat: friendly, affectionate and happiest when he’s by your side.
Despite periods of rain, the community came together in full force on Thursday, July 30, for Rockin’ on Riverside. This year, the popular event served as a benefit concert to support the Presque Isle Paid Call Fire Department.
Cats are super soft, cuddly, cute and a lot of fun. They do make great pets. They will entertain you, comfort you, lower your stress, reduce your chance of having a heart attack, and chase away loneliness.
Every shelter has that one cat who quietly wins over everyone he meets. For PAWS of Fort Kent, Prince is that cat. At 6 1/2 years old, this handsome long-haired black kitty loves everyone, and is always ready to trade a gentle purr for a few pets.
