Stories by Contributed

5 months ago

Remembering the heroes

To the editor:
Like many old folks do, I (in my 80s) visit our local Madawaska Cemetery nearly weekly to remember those who have gone before us.

5 months ago

The County Crossword for Aug. 21, 2024

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue. 

5 months ago

Cary Medical Center births

The following births were recorded in July and August at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: OPILA- A boy, Oliver Cash Opila born to Kala Farley and Christopher Opila of Washburn on July 29th, 2024. BLANCHETTE- A girl, Hallie Bea Blanchette born to Abigail and Joshua Blanchette of New Canada on July 29th, 2024. CHARTIER- A […]

5 months ago

UMPI announces LevelUP program for Maine community college grads

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —To support Maine community college graduates aiming to “level up” with a bachelor’s degree and open doors to new economic opportunities, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has established LevelUP, a new tuition incentive program. Maine community college graduates taking advantage of Transfer ME, the new guaranteed admission agreement between the […]

5 months ago

These Aroostook boys soccer teams are poised for success in 2024

County teams have shown they must be taken seriously in recent years. Presque Isle and Caribou won back-to-back Class B state championships in 2018 and 2019, Central Aroostook won Class D in 2019 and Fort Kent compiled four C North regional titles from 2017 to 2022.

5 months ago

UMFK undergoes exterior improvements

FORT KENT, Maine — As students return to the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus for the start of the fall semester, they will find a few notable changes that occurred over the summer. Campus personnel have been hard at work updating some of the exterior public spaces to include the addition of a […]

5 months ago

Northern Maine Medical Center to partner with St. John Valley Pharmacy

FORT KENT, Maine – Northern Maine Medical Center is pleased to announce its plan to partner with St. John Valley Pharmacy, a well-regarded community pharmacy located on Market Street in Fort Kent. This marks a significant milestone in NMMC’s and SJVRx’s commitment to expanding access to comprehensive healthcare services, by uniting long-standing, local healthcare providers. […]