PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Agency on Aging is launching a new series of free community yoga classes, led by a longtime wellness professional and certified yoga instructor Cara Miller of Washburn. Beginning Monday, Aug. 25 the first six-week session will kick off at several Agency Access Points, with Miller broadcasting from the Washburn Town […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is honored to announce the dedication of its first named patient suite at the Aroostook House of Comfort, made possible through a generous commitment from the Willey Family Foundation. This marks a major milestone in the Foundation’s recently revitalized Naming Opportunities Campaign, launched to sustain and strengthen […]
The following births were recorded at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: DEABAY- A boy, Wrenley Ray Deabay, born to Jamie Poulin and Reece Deabay of Portage Lake on July 9th, 2025. TURNER- A girl, Josie Ann Turner, born to Mackenzie and Mason Turner of Caribou on July 9th, 2025. CLARK- A boy, Walker Alan Clark, […]
The following births were recorded at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: ROY- A boy, Avery Jackson Roy, born to Chelsy Theriault and Gilman Roy of Van Buren on June 2nd, 2025. THIBODEAU- A boy, Adrien Scott Thibodeau, born to Megan and Jesse Thibodeau of Frenchville on June 4th, 2025. THOMPSON- A boy, Brydon Lee Thompson, […]
INDIAN ISLAND, Maine — The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, in collaboration with Penobscot Nation, have announced the first-ever Wabanaki Child Support Consortium. The goal of the Child Support Services program is to improve the lives of children, assist parents in their decision-making efforts, enhance family values to the benefit of family members and their […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Tina Dougherty, exalted ruler of the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, announced that the Presque Isle Elks will be hosting their 18th annual July 4 Community Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Presque Isle Riverside Park north of the City’s splash pad, which will be in operation at […]
The festival is more than just a tasting event; it’s a bridge between cultures, generations, and communities, said Ruba Haddad Bosse, lead organizer.
On Sunday, June 29 residents of the St. John Valley will gather to celebrate Maine Acadian Day, in honor of the first families who began the French settlement in 1785 of what then was known as the Madawaska Territory. An annual event since June 28, 1978, when Maine Acadian Day was proclaimed by the Madawaska […]
BERRY- A boy, Casper William Berry, born to Kalyn and Layne Berry of Bridgewater on February 26th, 2025. BAECHLE- A girl, Ivy Lynn Baechle, born to Sarah and Nicholas Baechle of Washburn on February 26th, 2025. ANDERSON- A girl, Anayah Janet Anderson, born to Amber Bartlett and Jacob Anderson of Perham on March 3rd, 2025. […]
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Maine Potato Blossom Festival, a cornerstone of Aroostook County’s summer traditions, is set to kick off its 2025 celebration with exciting new additions thanks to a dynamic collaboration with Spud Speedway. The Festival celebrates its 78th year honoring the region’s long-storied agricultural heritage, and is hosted in Fort Fairfield from […]
