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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Registration, fundraising and sponsorship are now open for the 4th Annual Walk for Hospice, hosted by the Aroostook Hospice Foundation. The event will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Caribou High School Track & Trails.
Thankfully, there are still local and state clubs and organizations promoting shooting sports, and family mentors still teach, guide, promote and nurture our hunting heritage.
The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living will host its first Aging Symposium on Aug. 8 at Caribou High School.
The Aroostook Hospice Foundation proudly hosted its 13th Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, June 20 at the Presque Isle Country Club, raising approximately $96,000 to support the Aroostook House of Comfort.
Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, will be hosting the 19th annual July 4th Community Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at Riverside Drive on the Saturday holiday.
Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year, is partnering with Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery to celebrate the end of the school year with new books for kids.
“It opens up a large potential pool of Canadians, and by virtue of the law and the way it’s stated, those folks are already deemed Canadian.”
