Events

3 months ago

UMFK English faculty encourage literacy through events this October

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 the written and spoken word with people of all ages in the local area. The series of events will run from Oct. 9-15. The […]

3 months ago

UMPI presents Maine author as next Distinguished Lecturer

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host Marpheen Chann as its next speaker in the Libra Distinguished Lecturer Series on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room and via Zoom. Chann, a Portland, Maine-based writer and nonprofit director, will read from his memoir “Moon […]

3 months ago

Bridge to Hope returns for 20th annual cancer walk

HOULTON, Maine – It is not often that organizers of a highly-successful non-profit group dream of disbanding. But that is precisely the case for members of Bridge to Hope, an Aroostook County organization that has been helping people in their battles with cancer since 2005. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the group will celebrate its 20th […]

3 months ago

Reed Art Gallery presents exhibition celebrating UMPI fine arts alumni

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Reed Art Gallery at the University of Maine at Presque Isle is proud to announce the opening of a dynamic new exhibition showcasing the creative achievements of alumni from UMPI’s bachelor of fine arts program. The exhibition “Roots and Wings: Celebrating the Work of UMPI Fine Arts Alumni” is on […]

3 months ago

AMHC celebrates Recovery Month: Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life)

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. is proud to join communities nationwide in recognizing National Recovery Month in September. This year’s theme “Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of  Life)” reminds us that recovery is not only about addressing substance use challenges. “Recovery is not just  about ending addiction,” said Christy Daggett, AMHC CEO. “It is […]

3 months ago

Stars Over Katahdin returns Sept. 27

PATTEN, Maine – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters invites the public to Stars Over Katahdin on Saturday, Sept. 27 to celebrate some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi. The event at Taylor’s Katahdin View Campground in Stacyville will feature a variety of programming for all ages starting at 4 p.m. featuring National […]

4 months ago

UMPI presents Homecoming 2025

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Homecoming 2025 from Sept. 25-28, featuring sporting events, the Snowy Owl Marketplace, a tap truck and food truck festival, a golf scramble hosted by the Class of 1975, a performance of ”You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” by the County Community Players and much […]

4 months ago

Aroostook House of Comfort launches 3rd Annual Walk for Hospice

CARIBOU, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation, owner of the Aroostook House of Comfort, will host its 3rd Annual Walk for Hospice  at 9 a.m. — with registration at 8 a.m. — on Saturday, Sept.13 at the Caribou High School track and trails network. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Aroostook House of […]