Community

1 month ago

ACAP announces participation in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program

Aroostook County Action Program Inc. announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, […]

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

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

25 Years Ago – Sept. 15, 1999
Caribou manufacturing firm aids McCain — BMW Manufacturing, a metalworking business in Caribou, hired 25 people for a McCain project where they will take out old equipment and install equipment from around the world.

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

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

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.