Community

5 months ago

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces quarterly dividend

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.175 per share for the third quarter of 2024. The dividend will be payable on September 20, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 13, 2024. This dividend represents a 15.1 […]

5 months ago

Early fall enrollment up 10 percent at NMCC

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Classes at Northern Maine Community College began on Monday, August 26 and early fall enrollment is up 10 percent, marking the third consecutive year of enrollment growth. In addition to higher enrollment, the campus is operating at full residential capacity, with nearly 100 students living in student housing while pursuing credentials. […]

5 months ago

School open house is Wednesday

Mapleton Elementary School will host an open house from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, for the 2024-25 school year.  

5 months ago

Forbidden for pets

Being the kind of people we are who love animals so much, it is tempting at times to want to share all of our goodies with our dogs and cats. But forbidden foods for our four-legged friends are many and can be very dangerous if ingested.  

5 months ago

ACAP ceremony recognizes Economic Opportunity Act

U.S. Sen. Angus King joined with local community members at Aroostook County Action Program’s Presque Isle Customer Service Center on Thursday, Aug. 15, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Economic Opportunity Act.

5 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Felix

Felix has adorable markings and the fluffiest tail. He’s about 1 1/2 years old and loves to be around people.

5 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of August 28, 2024

50 Years Ago – August 28, 1974
Frame And Galda Open New Photographic Studio — Bruce Frame and Jack Galda are now open for business in their new photographic studio featuring commercial and professional studio, featuring commercial and professional photography.

5 months ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of August 28, 2024

25 Years Ago – Sept. 1, 1999
Computer lab to open to the public — In an effort to meet the needs of children, their families and community members, the Caribou Adult Education Program is opening its computer labs for the first time to the public so that all local residents have access to computers and the Internet.