Community

1 year ago

Raven Center opens

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting at Raven Center, located at 18 Roberts St. in Presque Isle, managed by County Cares.

1 year ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of November 13, 2024

Recently we took in a cat that looked like he had pretty much been on his own most of his life. He was not neutered, his fur was very dirty, his ears were bloody and he had a mouth full of bad teeth. 

1 year ago

Learning from local history

Members of the Central Aroostook Historical Society and generous community members funded a donation of 12 copies of the Historical Society’ newest book, “More Stories from the Heart of the County,” to the Central Aroostook High School History Department for use in classes.

1 year ago

First-Gen Celebration Week on the UMFK campus

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent TRIO/Student Support Services held its First-Generation Celebration Week from November 4-8. Being a first-gen student means that your parent (s) did not complete a four-year college. Being a first-generation student often comes with unique challenges, such as navigating the complexities of higher education, including […]

1 year ago

Ste-Agathe Historical Society presents Most Senior Citizen Certificate

ST. AGATHA, Maine – It was time to pass on the Most Senior Citizen Certificate and the Ste-Agathe Historical Society recently awarded the certificate to Bertille Chamberland who is 97 years old. Her next birthday is in January and Mrs. Bert still lives in her apartment in the local housing, enjoys spending time with her […]

1 year ago

Fort Fairfield hires experienced events planner as Maine Potato Blossom Festival director

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — For more than seven decades, the Maine Potato Blossom Festival has been one of the premier  summertime traditions in Aroostook County. This celebration of our agricultural roots has been hosted in Fort Fairfield, once the Potato Capital of the World, since 1947 and attracts thousands of visitors to the region. The […]

1 year ago

Lights of Life holiday tradition supports cancer care, celebrates those affected by cancer

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has kicked off its 2024 Lights of Life campaign.  Community members can honor and remember friends, family members, caregivers and others who have been affected by cancer. Every dollar raised through Lights of Life will stay local to support cancer care services in Aroostook County. “This […]

1 year ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of November 13, 2024

25 Years Ago – Nov. 17, 1999
Center of attention — More than 200 people and a U.S. senator attended the open house Saturday for the nearly complete Ralph and Dorothy Allen Center for Women and Children’s Health at the Cary Medical Center.