Stories by Contributed

7 months ago

Miss Aroostook Pageant calls for contestants

Plans are underway for the Miss Aroostook Pageant, slated on Aug. 25 in Caribou, and organizers are now accepting applications for contestants of all ages. This year’s event will be held at the newly remodeled Caribou Inn & Convention Center, promising a thrilling experience for all. The pageant, a program of Crossroads, a 501(c)3 organization […]

7 months ago

Presque Isle High School recognizes top five seniors

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle High School Principal David Bartlett and Guidance Director Allison Reed announced the top five seniors of the graduating Class of 2024. Hunter Darren Chandler is ranked 1st among Presque Isle High School’s senior class. The son of Darren and Terri Chandler of Mapleton, Hunter has taken the most demanding […]

7 months ago

Aroostook House of Comfort hosts 11th Annual Golf Classic

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine  – The Aroostook Hospice Foundation proudly hosted its 11th Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, June 15 at the Presque Isle Country Club, successfully raising over $80,000 for the Aroostook House of Comfort. This remarkable achievement was made possible through the generous contributions of 162 sponsors, 46 teams, 60 in-kind donors and 32 […]

7 months ago

Staying safe by saying stop

We are all familiar with the concept of stop signs when we are driving or stopping to look both ways before crossing the street.

7 months ago

Norstate FCU welcomes new commercial loan officer

NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the addition of Cara Greenwood to the Commercial Lending Department. With an impressive career spanning over 20 years in the banking industry, Greenwood brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. During Greenwood’s extensive financial services career, she has held positions at MBNA/Bank of America, TD […]

7 months ago

Madawaska to celebrate Acadian Day

On Sunday, June 30 residents of the St. John Valley will gather to celebrate Maine Acadian Day, in honor of the first families who began the settlement in 1785 of what then was known as the Madawaska Territory.