Community

3 weeks ago

Our little angel

I have never told you about my rescued fur baby Sadie Grace, my little Yorkie-poo. Sadie is 11 years old and we have had her seven years. She was a rescue from the dog groomer we had at that time. 

Logo for the Knights of Columbus
3 weeks ago

K of C lotto winner, 18-24, 2024

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.

3 weeks ago

St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of April 3, 2024

25 Years Ago — April 7, 1999
Beard be gone – Before the entire Fort Kent Elementary School population, Principal Gary Stevens had to come clean on his challenge. Stevens challenged the students to collect double the amount of General Mills box tops this year over last, as part of a PTA fundraiser. If the students met their goal, Stevens promised to shave his beard before the entire student body.

3 weeks ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Mischief

Mischief is a tuxedo cat; he is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and in good health. is 10 years old now and would be an excellent companion for a single person.

3 weeks ago

Tri-community town meetings held

On March 19, 20 and 25, the annual town meetings of Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman were held.  Voter and resident turnout was low for all three meetings.  

3 weeks ago

School hosts family reading night

Two words bring joy and fun to the students and family members of Mapleton Elementary School — pizza and reading. 

3 weeks ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of April 10, 2024

99 Years Ago – April 9, 1925
Forming a Boys’ Garden Club — County Agent Beverly was in town and met with sixteen boys at the High School for the purpose of forming a Boys’ Garden Club under the leadership of Wallace Higgings with Clifton Higgins acting as assistant leader

3 weeks ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of April 10, 2024

25 Years Ago – April 14, 1999
Funland to go out to auction — Piecemeal or parcel, the Funland Amusement Park is being auctioned off April 24. The artifacts that have made the Route 1 location a landmark since 1961 are being offered individually or as a package deal with the property.