Stories by Contributed

6 months ago

UMFK students named to the fall 2023 Dean’s List

Fort Kent, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have made the UMFK Dean’s & Academic Recognition Lists,” said UMFK’s President Deb Hedeen. “The Dean’s List includes full-time students who […]

6 months ago

Aroostook House of Comfort announces 2nd annual Walk for Hospice

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation, owner of the Aroostook House of Comfort, is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Walk for Hospice will take place on Saturday, September 14 at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle. All proceeds will benefit the Aroostook House of Comfort. This year’s event is presented by […]

6 months ago

Cary celebrates 100th anniversary at Caribou Cares About Kids

CARIBOU, Maine – Cary Medical Center will take its 100th anniversary celebration to the Caribou Parks and Recreation’s Caribou Cares About Kids event on Saturday, July 27. The hospital will sponsor family entertainer Randy Judkins for two free shows, one at noon and another at 3 p.m. The show will be held inside the Wellness […]

6 months ago

Thoughts on food waste

To the editor:
My apologies for the late reply to the May 15 article “Local farming wastes the most food in Maine.”

6 months ago

How people ‘called’ in Victorian times

Anyone familiar with me knows that I am fascinated by all things Victorian.  The Victorian Era refers to the period from 1837 to1901 when Queen Victoria reigned in England.  

6 months ago

Be safe in the woods

It’s time for Nancy’s annual “how to stay safe in the woods” column. When the weather warms, many genealogists head out to explore. If you’re planning on bashing through the woods, hunting up the old family homestead or the site of a long-neglected cemetery, there are a few things to keep in mind.

6 months ago

County student brings gold home to Maine

Josh McGillicuddy, a recent graduate of Northern Maine Community College’s (NMCC) Electrical Construction and Maintenance program, won a gold medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, G.A.