1 month ago

This Aroostook artist’s mural is bringing life to a dull part of her hometown

“People have said that it’s really nice to have something so beautiful on such a boring-colored wall,” the artist said.

1 month ago

Angels among us

Last week Jodi Nickerson, a longtime volunteer and supporter of the Central Aroostook Humane Society, died. Shelter Director Betsy Hallett and all of us at the Central Aroostook Humane Society share a tribute.

1 month ago

Mapleton school open house tonight

Mapleton Elementary School will host an open house from 4:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, for the 2026-27 school year.

1 month ago

Mi’kmaq Nation opens tribal court and recovery center in Presque Isle

The recovery resource center is Maine’s first such facility on tribal land and is open to anyone, whether they are Mi’kmaq or not.

1 month ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Prince

Every shelter has that one cat who quietly wins over everyone he meets. For PAWS of Fort Kent, Prince is that cat. At 6 1/2 years old, this handsome long-haired black kitty loves everyone,

1 month ago

Stockholm Elementary reunion draws 10 of 12 classmates

While a high school reunion is routine enough and usually expected every ten years after commencement, some students take the practice a bit further when the decennial event comes around.