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1 month ago

UMFK Gratitude Project

FORT KENT, Maine – Traditions are important to college campuses. They help instill a sense of unity throughout the campus community and across the generations of classes as they pass through the doors. The University of Maine at Fort Kent community hopes to instill a new tradition for the campus through a project that was […]

2 months ago

UMFK Nursing Honor Society inducts new members, recognizes December nurse graduates

FORT KENT, Maine – Eighteen current University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students were inducted into the UMFK Nursing Honor Society and 11 December 2024 nurse graduates were recognized at a special ceremony held on August 15 in the UMFK Sports Center. Faculty, staff, students, along with family members and friends, gathered to honor […]

2 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 11, 2024

75 Years Ago – August 30, 1949
Sherman Mills Farmer Named Maine Green Pastures Winner — Beverly Rand, Sherman Mills dairy farmer, was named Maine winner of the 1949 New England Green Pastures Contest by a six member judging committee following lengthy discussions at the Northland Hotel Thursday night

2 months ago

Apple heritage event slated Oct. 5 in Presque Isle

Northern Maine Community College and the Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District will host “Apples: History and Heritage,” a symposium celebrating the cultural and agricultural significance of this beloved fruit. 

2 months ago

Rescue is my breed, Part 2

It has been a busy summer. Even though I’m retired, I like working in my flower garden, just sitting on my patio reading and getting a little house cleaning done. And we can’t forget: spending time with Sadie Grace and Ollie.

2 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Pisces

Pisces needs someone who will give him space and time to flourish. He hid when he began roaming at the shelter, but has made remarkable progress.