Community

6 months ago

Aroostook Partnership sets County housing summit

Aroostook Partnership, in collaboration with MaineHousing and the Genesis Community Loan Fund, will host the 2025 Aroostook County Housing Summit on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Edmunds Conference Center at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle.

6 months ago

Teaching your dog cues

We are enjoying many beautiful fall days here in The County. If you enjoy a brisk walk and some canine companionship, be sure to stop by the Central Aroostook Humane Society and walk one of our many dogs.

6 months ago

Wintergreen to feature the artwork of Pickett in October

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine—Wintergreen Arts Center will feature the work of Jillelaine Pickett during the month of October.  The opening reception of Jillelaine’s show will be held Friday evening, Oct. 3 from 6-7:45 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. Live music will be provided by Douglass Drew and Benjamin Yeager. Born and raised in […]

6 months ago

3rd Annual Walk for Hospice raises over $68,000 for the Aroostook House of Comfort

CARIBOU, Maine – The Aroostook Hospice Foundation held its 3rd Annual Walk for Hospice on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Caribou High School track & trails, raising more than $68,000 in support of the Aroostook House of Comfort! This meaningful event brought the community together to raise funds, promote awareness, and celebrate the lives of […]

6 months ago

UMFK English faculty encourage literacy through events this October

FORT KENT, Maine — In celebration of literacy, the University of Maine at Fort Kent English faculty will once again facilitate a series of events designed to share a love for the written and spoken word with people of all ages in the local area. The series of events will run from Oct. 9-15. The […]

6 months ago

Credit union distributes $80K in hunger relief

Acadia Federal Credit Union, a member-owned financial institution with branches throughout northern Aroostook County and Bangor, has announced the distribution of $80,648 in hunger relief funds throughout the summer of 2025. 

6 months ago

Easton opens Prestile Park

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting for Prestile Community Park in Easton.

6 months ago

Fall craft fair returning to Mapleton

The Mapleton Daze Committee will host their annual Fall Craft and Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Mapleton Elementary School.