Events

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UMFK to host its Poutine Fest Oct. 29

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its second annual Poutine Fest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 in the Nowland Hall dining room. The event is open to the public. Sodexo, UMFK’s food service provider, will serve up a special all-you-can-eat buffet featuring poutine, […]

2 days ago

Let’s talk about hospice free event Monday

WASHBURN, Maine  — Do you have questions about hospice, when to start, what are the benefits or is it covered by your insurance? Join Northern Light Home Care & Hospice for a free Let’s Talk About Hospice program on Monday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Washburn Town Office, 1370 Main St. George McLauglin, […]

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Maliseet Advocacy Center lights it up purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

HOULTON, Maine — The Maliseet Advocacy Center’s hope is that one day, domestic and sexual violence will be obsolete. Until that goal is reached, the Center’s staff looks for new and innovative ways to raise awareness on the dangers and impacts of violence. More than 100 people turned out for this year’s 29th annual vigil, […]

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First annual Wicked Wise Women Gala to benefit Hope & Justice Project

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Heather Mladek Photography will host the first annual Wicked Wise Women Gala on Friday, Oct. 17 at the Northeastland Hotel (downstairs ballroom) in Presque Isle. The evening will celebrate women’s stories and strength while raising funds for the Hope & Justice Project, a local nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic abuse. The […]

1 week ago

Central Aroostook Association invites community to open house

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Central Aroostook Association invites the community to attend its open house from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at three CAA locations in Presque Isle: OTC at 25 Lombard St., children’s  services at 29 Lombard St. and OTC Next Steps at 180 Houlton Road.  The free event offers community […]

2 weeks ago

UMFK English faculty hold October literacy awareness events

FORT KENT, Maine – In celebration of literacy, the University of Maine at Fort Kent English faculty will once again facilitate a series of events designed to share a love for literature with people of all ages in the local area. The series of events will run Oct. 8-10. Professor of English and Creative Writing […]

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UMPI to host biennial writers symposium

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present its biennial writers symposium Voices in the North Country on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. and at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room,