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3 months ago

200th baby born in 2025 at Cary Medical Center

CARIBOU, Maine – A family from Presque Isle welcomed twin boys on November 22, marking the 199th and 200th deliveries of 2025 at Cary Medical Center. Hudson Tripp and Ryker Gene were born on Saturday, Nov. 22, to Chacity Gendreau and Weston Robinson. Hudson weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long; Ryker […]

3 months ago

Lights of Life holiday tradition supports cancer care, celebrates those affected by cancer

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has kicked off its 2025 Lights of Life campaign.  Community members can honor and remember friends, family members, caregivers and others who have been affected by cancer. Every dollar raised through Lights of Life will stay local to support cancer care services in Aroostook County. “This […]

3 months ago

Cary Medical Center births for October, 2025

The following births were recorded at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: OSSE – A girl, Marlee Mae Osse, born to Celina Coroniti Picard and Devin Osse of Caribou on October 1st, 2025. GODLEWSKI – A girl, Violet Rae Godlewski, born to Amanda Nadeau and Benjamin Godlewski of Madawaska on October 3rd, 2025. HAMILTON – A […]

3 months ago

Elks Veterans Day supper draws packed house

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A capacity crowd attended the Presque Isle Elks’ free Veterans Day supper on Nov. 11 at the Presque Isle Elks Lodge located at 508 Main St.   Veterans, current military personnel, their spouses and other guests waited  patiently to be served from a diverse menu. Moose meat donated by the Maine Warden  […]

4 months ago

Presque Isle Elks Lodge invites veterans and spouses to free supper

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, will once again offer a free Veterans Day supper for all military veterans, current military service personnel and their spouses beginning at 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge located at 508 Main St.  In announcing the free Veterans Day […]

4 months ago

Safe Step Program returns to help reduce accidental falls for seniors

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Rotary Club of Presque Isle is pleased to once again partner with several local retail sponsors, community public works departments and the Aroostook Agency on Aging to offer the fourth annual Safe Steps program. Through this effort, free 5-gallon buckets of sand/salt mix are provided to eligible older adults to […]

4 months ago

Maliseet Advocacy Center, tribal citizens walk with purpose

HOULTON, Maine – A small, but spirited group turned out Saturday, Oct. 18 for a one-mile walk/run to raise awareness for domestic violence. “Our goal is to raise awareness about domestic violence and by knowing more, you can foster a healthy mind, spirit and body,” said Cathy St. John, director for the Maliseet Advocacy Center. […]

5 months ago

Helping Hands Telethon returns to support Aroostook County families in need

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — As winter approaches and energy costs remain high, the  eighth annual Helping Hands Telethon is set to return on Thursday, Oct. 23, offering  critical support to Aroostook County residents facing heating emergencies. Hosted by ACAP/Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties, United  Way of Aroostook and WAGM-TV, the telethon raises […]