Like most activities in the country the Can Am Crown International Sled Dog Races for 2021 were cancelled by COVID-19, but now the organization has come up with a virtual race to take the edge off for organizers and mushers until they can run again for real in 2022.
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has announced its application deadline for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist Program is Feb. 28.
The campaign to vaccinate the residents of southern Aroostook County against COVID-19 is well underway, with additional reinforcements in the form of another FDA-approved vaccine lying in wait.
After serving more than 44 years in public safety, a Houlton Police Department officer is hanging up his uniform in retirement.
Rachel Burden, a resident of Leisure Village in Presque Isle, celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 18 by doing what she loves best — spending time with family and sharing stories that span from her childhood to her post-retirement days as a locally published writer.
Lent, which begins Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, is a period of spiritual renewal that helps us prepare for the celebration of the Paschal mystery of Christ — that is, his passion, death and resurrection.
The Operation 24 Telethon will once again be happening on March 11 on WAGM-TV. However, this year the name had to be changed to Operation Hunger due to Catholic Charities now serving over 28 food pantries.
Ice skating, snowshoeing, music, hot dog roasting, painting and even a bonfire will be offered at Limestone’s Winter Fun Day event on Feb. 27.
The future of Caribou’s annual events, like Thursdays on Sweden, the city-wide yard sale and the Caribou Marathon, is still uncertain this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but city events and marketing coordinator Christina Kane-Gibson is hopeful for the future.
Bingocize, a unique program that combines the popular board game with exercises specifically developed to improve stability and balance for older persons, will soon be offered in Aroostook County.
