Living

2 days ago

Aroostook immersion tour will bring Acadian history to life

An Aroostook teacher will bring Acadian culture to life with a weeklong immersion experience next month. “Living Acadia” (or “Acadie Vivante”) workshop will draw educators from across Maine to northern Maine’s St. John Valley, culminating in a public daylong reenactment of early Acadian life on June 27. It’s the first large-scale immersion event of its […]

5 days ago

We can fix this crisis

It is no secret that many shelters are in crisis mode these days. Most have run out of room and have paused intakes. Prices are rising – and that includes pet food, litter and basic supplies. The cost of vet care has risen as well.  Despite the circumstances, rescues are still showing up determined to […]

6 days ago

Community Trails launches matching campaign in memory of forester

Northern Maine Community Trails is in the midst of a community fundraising campaign honoring the life of local forester Hugh Violette, with all donations matched dollar-for-dollar up to $22,300 through June 5. The matching challenge was established by Hugh’s parents, Dennis and Holly Violette, who chose to support Northern Maine Community Trails because they believe […]

6 days ago

Maysville Museum to open for season with new exhibits

Presque Isle Historical Society’s Maysville Museum will open for its 11th summer season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Saturday, May 30.   The museum is located at 165 Caribou Road on the corner of U.S. Route 1 and Brewer Road.   The site is historically significant in that it once served simultaneously as the Maysville […]