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Aroostook town will dedicate new veterans monument this weekend
Just over a year ago, a small group in Frenchville launched a fundraiser and a ton of research to recognize the town’s more than 700 veterans. Now, having nearly reached their $35,000 goal, the committee is celebrating the arrival of a 20-foot granite wall of honor, accompanied by more than 100 engraved paving stones, to be dedicated this weekend in Heritage Park.
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Fort Fairfield Economic Development Corporation launches Community Investment Grant Program
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Fort Fairfield Economic Development Corporation is inviting businesses, nonprofit organizations, community groups, individuals and other qualified entities to submit proposals for its Community Investment Grant Program, an initiative designed to support projects that create meaningful economic, community and quality-of-life benefits for the people of Fort Fairfield.
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This Aroostook artist’s mural is bringing life to a dull part of her hometown
The retaining wall on the north end of Caribou’s downtown mall has for decades been a drab, uninspiring mix of concrete and metal. A local artist is bringing it to life. Caribou native Felicia Blackstone has spent much of the last month painting a mural on two of the wall’s panels, the beginning stage of a process she hopes will transform the more-than-350-foot-long wall into an art piece that captures the city’s history and culture.
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For Arts Sake - The Maine Dance Academy
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Maine Dance Academy has grown busier as interest in dance has increased nationwide, according to owner Colleen DuPlissie. DuPlissie said she always wanted to dance, though she earned a chemistry degree before deciding to teach dance full time. From small productions to full shows.
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Mi’kmaq Nation opens tribal court in Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Mi’kmaq Nation has opened its own tribal court and resource center in Presque Isle. Members of the community gathered in front of the tribal resource center to celebrate what they are calling the first step in a journey to sovereignty. Norma Saulis, the...
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Mi’kmaq Nation opens tribal court and recovery center in Presque Isle
In a feat tribal leaders celebrated as a “historic milestone” for sovereignty and self-determination, the Mi’kmaq Nation opened a tribal court and a substance abuse recovery center in Presque Isle on Thursday. The buildings at 1 Skyspot Lane are feet apart from each other and steps away...
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Presque Isle could house Aroostook’s next jail
Presque Isle is considering hosting a new Aroostook County jail. The City Council voted at a special Tuesday meeting to create a team that would review eligible land parcels and submit costs and recommendations for council approval. The move follows a request last week by Aroostook County government for land...