Stories by Contributed

7 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Diesel

Diesel is a handsome 10-year-old who is yearning for the perfect home. Cats this age unfortunately are often overlooked even though they sometimes have the most love to give.

7 months ago

The mill workers

Settlers in New England harnessed the power of river rapids by building earthen dams. They used that power to operate mills. These mills dotted the landscape and provided employment for local people. 

7 months ago

Muncey earns Property and Casualty License

MARS HILL, Maine – Lisa Hutchinson, VP Insurance Services & Southern Aroostook District supervisor for F. A. Peabody Insurance, is pleased to announce that Naomi Muncey has earned her Property and Casualty License. Muncey joined FA Peabody Insurance in August of 2023 as part of the reception team. In that role, she provided excellent front […]

7 months ago

Making a difference in Fort Kent

As part of KeyBank’s national Neighbors Make the Difference Day, local employees spent time at the Fort Kent Public Library doing cleanup and yardwork, painting doors and organizing books.

7 months ago

In praise of UMPI’s growth

To the editor:
I am writing to congratulate the University of Maine at Presque Isle for graduating its largest class ever last month.

7 months ago

The County Crossword for June 26, 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.

7 months ago

Katahdin Middle/High School quarter 4 honor roll

Grade 12, honors: Logan Archer, Kaden Lane, Zachery Lane, Shelby Libby, Brandon Pelkey, Josiah Rodgerson, Julia Sponheimer, Georgia Theriault. Grade 11, high honors: Mickenzie Landry, Emma Schmidt; honors: Fiona Ammerman, Samuel Boone, Mackenzey Johnson, Maddox King, Breana Lane, Joshua Martin, Chandler Smith. Grade 10, honors: Alissa Annis, Natasha Annis, Ayanna Lester, Olivia Mitchell, Calvin Richardson, […]

7 months ago

Annual island picnic on East Grand Lake

EAST GRAND LAKE, Maine — CLIC, the Chiputneticook Lake International Conservancy, will be hosting its free annual hot dog roast on Half Moon Island, aka Old Man Island, at the northern end of East Grand Lake on Saturday, July 6 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maine time (noon to 2 p.m. New Brunswick time). With […]