6 hours ago

County Faces: Donna Grass of Sherman

Donna Grass, a resident of Sherman, recently celebrated her 94th birthday, and clearly that’s just a number for this active community member.

6 days ago

County Faces: Don Chasse of Madawaska

Donald Chasse has become a strong leader in his community of Madawaska, where he has served as a selectman, school committee member and Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts, and held a seat on nearly 10 other committees.

2 weeks ago

Transportation helped give County women more independence

When Pamela Snow Sweetser of Presque Isle teaches folks about women and transportation from the late 1800s to the 1930s, she likes to question the idea that women of that era were always confined to traditional gender roles such as being housewives and mothers and never participated in what was considered to be “men’s spaces.”

2 weeks ago

Adults enjoy special storytime at NMCC library

Many people think of children when they hear the phrase “storytime.” But that wasn’t the case at Northern Maine Community College on March 6, as more than a dozen adults gathered at the campus library for a storytime event tailored just for them.

2 weeks ago

County Faces: William Gahagan of Caribou

William Gahagan, 74, of Caribou has worked for the local police department since 1968 and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

2 weeks ago

Group helps families navigate baby care

A new monthly educational and support group for new and expectant parents or caregivers began March 1 through the efforts of Northern Light OB/GYN in Presque Isle. Baby Steps will meet the first Friday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle.

2 weeks ago

County Face: Bonnie Pratt of Oakfield

Growing up as the oldest of 12 siblings in rural Maine, Bonnie (Bustard) Pratt learned as a youngster to appreciate what she had and not to dwell on things she did not.

2 weeks ago

78-year-old Mars Hill woman still ‘child at heart’ thanks to active snowtubing hobby

On a sunny, clear afternoon March 2, Marcia Kilcollins cheered loudly as she sped down the snowtubing hill at Bigrock Ski Area in Mars Hill. Kilcollins is one of Bigrock’s most dedicated snowtubers and at 78 years old she has no plans to stop going every winter.

2 weeks ago

Houlton residents recall outdoor ice rink, sledding down Reservoir Hill

Jean Hershey of Houlton looks back fondly on the “endless” winters of her youth.

3 weeks ago

County Faces: Rita Cannan of Fort Kent

Rita Cannan puts her best effort into everything she does, bettering own life and the lives of those around her.

3 weeks ago

Births at Cary Medical Center, November 2018-January 2019

Cary Medical Center recently announced the following births.

3 weeks ago

AMHC offers crisis services

The Aroostook Mental Health Center’s Houlton outpatient office reminds residents that its Crisis Services are available to all in need.

3 weeks ago

Hospital shares tips for heart health

While Valentine’s Day has come and gone, hearts should still be on people’s minds. Providers from Northern Light AR Gould Hospital suggested ways people can improve or maintain heart health.

4 weeks ago

AR Gould announces births for January 2019

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital welcomed the following “Special Deliveries” born at the Presque Isle Hospital in January 2019.

4 weeks ago

AR Gould announces births for December 2018

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital welcomed the following “Special Deliveries” born at the Presque Isle Hospital in December 2018.

4 weeks ago

Cary Medical Center announces local births for January 2019

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center:

4 weeks ago

Sharing of old photos on social media helping to spark memories, talk of Houlton

For Janet Vaughn of Houlton, growing up in the community was “lots of fun.”

1 month ago

County Faces: Larry Park of Presque Isle

Many people have spent a lot of time on land connected to Larry Park’s family.