Family

2 months ago

UMPI, City of Presque Isle host Sept. 11 25th anniversary memorial event

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, in partnership with the City of Presque Isle, will host a memorial ceremony and remembrance walk on Friday, Sept. 11 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the flag pole in front of Preble Hall.

2 months ago

Maine libraries launch Library Passport Contest

By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital collections, libraries of things containing everything from apple slicers to xylophones and inspire creativity, inspiration and lifelong learning. For these reasons and more every September […]

2 months ago

Stockholm Elementary reunion draws 10 of 12 classmates

While a high school reunion is routine enough and usually expected every ten years after commencement, some students take the practice a bit further when the decennial event comes around.     The Stockholm elementary class of 1972 has had a separate reunion the same weekend that the Caribou High School Class of 1976 reunited.      A small […]

2 months ago

District One Freemasons commit $50,000 to Aroostook Hospice Foundation Suite 1 dedication

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is pleased to announce a generous $50,000 commitment from the District One Freemasons in support of the Aroostook House of Comfort. On Aug. 24, representatives of the District One Freemasons presented the Foundation with a $3,000 gift as part of a five-year pledge that will collectively total […]

3 months 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. 

3 months 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 […]

3 months 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 […]