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6 months ago

UMPI presents Maine author as next Distinguished Lecturer

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host Marpheen Chann as its next speaker in the Libra Distinguished Lecturer Series on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room and via Zoom. Chann, a Portland, Maine-based writer and nonprofit director, will read from his memoir “Moon […]

6 months ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of September 24, 2025

Recently we were asked to help with a sick cat that was found in a field. The cat was emaciated, missing patches of fur, had a bad case of fleas, an upper respiratory infection and an injured eye.

6 months ago

Remembering 9/11

Country Village Estates in Madawaska held a prayer remembrance on Patriot Day at the flagpole in memory of 9/11.

6 months ago

Myths about shelter dogs

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 18 and 19. We at the Central Aroostook Humane Society are excited to be once again setting up a booth at the Caribou Arts & Crafts Fair. 

7 months ago

Bridge to Hope returns for 20th annual cancer walk

HOULTON, Maine – It is not often that organizers of a highly-successful non-profit group dream of disbanding. But that is precisely the case for members of Bridge to Hope, an Aroostook County organization that has been helping people in their battles with cancer since 2005. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the group will celebrate its 20th […]

7 months ago

Celebrating success: Mars Hill FFA Member joins elite group as a 2025 American Degree recipient

By Jillian McLaughlin, Maine FFA state reporter The FFA American Degree is the highest level of recognition that can be bestowed upon a member of the organization. The prestigious American Degree, earned by only approximately 1% of members, signifies an unwavering dedication to the National FFA Organization even beyond one’s high school graduation. This year, […]

7 months ago

Aroostook County and City of Presque Isle launch successful regional dialogue

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On Friday, Sept. 12  more than 40 municipal and county officials gathered at the Presque Isle Country Club for the inaugural Community & County Collaboration: Stronger Together! event. The first-of-its-kind regional summit was the result of several months of planning between the County of Aroostook and the City of Presque Isle, […]

7 months ago

Whited awarded Oklahoma State University scholarship

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – On Sept. 2 an Aroostook County student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-26 academic year.  Ava Whited of Bridgewater, who is studying plant and soil science, was awarded a Joseph Fleming Memorial Freshman Scholarship. These scholarships are part of the […]

7 months ago

Reed Art Gallery presents exhibition celebrating UMPI fine arts alumni

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Reed Art Gallery at the University of Maine at Presque Isle is proud to announce the opening of a dynamic new exhibition showcasing the creative achievements of alumni from UMPI’s bachelor of fine arts program. The exhibition “Roots and Wings: Celebrating the Work of UMPI Fine Arts Alumni” is on […]