1 month ago
Social Security needs open debate, not fast track
As the volunteer state president for AARP Maine, I spend a great deal of time talking with older Mainers about the issues that matter most to them.
St. John Valley
1 month ago
Concerns about safe medical care
To the editor:
I read about Houlton Regional Hospital’s plans to negotiate with Dr. Ian Reight.
1 month ago
UMFK English faculty hold October literacy awareness events
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 literature with people of all ages in the local area. The series of events will run Oct. 8-10. Professor of English and Creative Writing […]
1 month ago
One of these 8 sites could hold Aroostook’s next jail
The wealth of bidders gives Aroostook County options as it moves to replace its 137-year-old jail.
1 month ago
Aroostook’s next jail will not be on city-owned land in Presque Isle
Aroostook County is in the midst of a search for land to locate a new jail, but that jail will not be built on municipal land in its biggest city.
1 month ago
NMMC emergency nurses blame toxic work environment for mass resignations
The letter was signed by the emergency department nurses, including the six who resigned.
1 month ago
Catholic Charities Maine expands food bank capacity to strengthen food security across Northern Maine
Catholic Charities Maine has expanded the capacity of its Hunger & Relief Services food bank with a new commercial freezer at its Monticello warehouse, strengthening food distribution across rural Northern Maine.
1 month ago
University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association honors John and Denise Kaleta with 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association is proud to announce John and Denise Kaleta as the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award.
1 month ago
October is Pedestrian Safety Month
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to remind everyone that at some point during the day, we are all pedestrians.
1 month ago
6 emergency RNs at Aroostook hospital resign amid dwindling morale
Saturday was Kim Paradis’ last shift at Fort Kent’s Northern Maine Medical Center after working for 24 years at the hospital. The emergency department registered nurse said she is among a growing number of staff who no longer recognize the hospital they had loved. In the last month and a half, six nurses – five […]
