Education

3 months ago

Community-based programming and groups continue to skyrocket at Central Aroostook Association

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Community-based programming at Central Aroostook Association continues to grow at an exciting pace, offering a wide variety of free groups, activities and events designed to bring individuals and families together while supporting growth, learning and connection across all ages. Central Aroostook Association regularly hosts programs and events at 29 Lombard St. […]

3 months ago

Byron named to Cedarville dean’s list

CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Lydia Byron of Houlton was named to the dean’s list at Cedarville University for the fall 2025. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.50 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

3 months ago

Wintergreen receives $15,000 grant from Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center recently received a $15,000 grant from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust for operating support to help local youth, adults and families to connect and express themselves through the arts and creative process. This gift directly fuels Wintergreen’s mission to stimulate creativity and curiosity through the arts in Aroostook County. […]

4 months ago

UMFK hosts annual Pediatric Health Fair

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing department hosted its annual Pediatric Health Fair at the UMFK Sports Center. More than 200 second and third graders from surrounding elementary schools attended the event with booths of varying health and wellness topics appropriate for children. This year’s health fair was full […]

4 months ago

Grinch has a heart for Zippel

The Grinch chats with a Zippel Elementary School student at McDonald’s in Presque Isle during a recent one-night fundraiser.

4 months ago

A sentinel’s return to Caribou High School

More than 30 years after walking the halls of Caribou High School, Mark Holmquist returned to where his journey began — this time not as a student, but as a decorated veteran and former member of the U.S. Army’s elite Old Guard.