Family

1 week ago

Families invited to Aroostook Back-to-School Bash

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington, and Hancock  Counties and United Way of Aroostook invite community members to celebrate the start of a new school year at the Aroostook Back-to-School Bash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 14 at the CAAWHC Customer Service Center, 771 Main St. 

1 week ago

The County Federal Credit Union awards Community Mini-Grant to cancer support organization

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 […]

2 weeks ago

Cary Medical Center births

The following births were recorded at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: GENDREAU – A girl, Delilah Jane Leigh Gendreau born to Teresa Cardillo and Max Gendreau of Madawaska on July 18th 2026. ROBERTS – A girl, Aliva Bailey Roberts born to Felicia Roberts of Fort Kent on July 20th 2026. STOKDIJK – A boy, Hudson […]

3 weeks ago

Aroostook Agency on Aging named recipient of prestigious achievement award from USAging

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Agency on Aging is honored to announce that its Access Points initiative has received a 2026 Aging Achievement Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. The organization’s Access Points program, which operates in 21 county communities and helps bring services closer to […]

3 weeks ago

Community Action and WCCC move quickly to expand childcare in Calais

CALAIS, Maine — In rapid response to the unexpected closure of a major childcare center  in the local area, Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties  and Washington County Community College have announced an expansion of their longstanding partnership to open new childcare slots on the WCCC  campus. The move aims to stabilize childcare access […]

3 weeks ago

Step back in time: Fort Kent Historical Society hosts annual open house Aug. 9

FORT KENT, Maine – Uncover local history, enjoy live music and connect with the community! The Fort Kent Historical Society warmly invites members, neighbors and visitors to its annual open house on Sunday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free and open to everyone. The festivities will take place at the historic Daigle/Dubé […]

2 months ago

Inaugural Aging Symposium

The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living will host its first Aging Symposium on Aug. 8 at Caribou High School.