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On Thursday, Sept. 2, three of Aroostook County Action Program’s very own -- Jamie Chandler, chief operating officer; Sue Powers, senior director of programs; and Amy Murchison, program coordinator -- received Certified Community Action Professional program endorsements. 

When Mitch Ross, pastor of United Baptist Church in Mars Hill, learned that the home of his friend Neil Donelly was on fire, he immediately went to the scene to offer help.

October marks Sober October, a worldwide movement to reflect on alcohol and substance abuse. Sober October involves making a pledge to yourself to not use alcohol or other substances. 

The Fort Kent Municipal Building will host the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9.

Can we fix the Pothole at Walmart in Presque Isle? There is nothing easy about navigating the Walmart parking lot in Presque Isle during a busy time of day. There is a lot of action in the area with Tim Hortons and Aroostook County Action Program having locations that are located in the same area.   Some history Lets go back to this most recent spring when the snow had finally melted away from Presque Isle and hopes of "opening back up" were on the horizon. As you turned to go to either of ...

Troy Jackson Coming to Caribou: Kids First Plan A visit and news conference is planned May 28 in Caribou with Maine Senate President Troy Jackson talking about Kids First Plan to Improve Access to Child Care. Jackson plans to visit with teachers and children at ACAP’s Action Program’s Early Care and Education Center in Caribou Friday. He also will talk to the media. The schedule is a visit at 10 a.m. to the comprehensive child care facility in Caribou. The Aroostook County Action Program s...

ACAP has several job openings and they are looking for people who want to Make Life Better in Aroostook County

Briefs Chamber of Commerce awarded funds to support tourism Kennebec Valley Tourism Council (KVTC) has awarded sponsorship support funds in the amount of $1,662.50 to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for the Taste of Waterville to assist in the growth of tourism in Maine’s Kennebec Valley and produce a positive economic impact on the region. Mid-Maine Chamber was one of 12 sponsorship recipients awarded as part of the 2021 KVTC marketing partnership program. In total, the 2021 KVTC sponsorship s...

The Aroostook County Action Program office in Presque Isle. (David Marino Jr. | The Star-Herald) The Aroostook County Action Program office in Presque Isle. (David Marino Jr. | The Star-Herald) ACAP to establish new program aimed at decreasing youth homelessness PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- With new grant funding secured, Aroostook County Action Program is working to create a program that will connect homeless youth to stable housing and other community services. This story has been updated. PRES...

Four organizations in Maine will receive more than $3 million to launch new programs to address youth homelessness — particularly in rural Maine. Chris Bicknell is with Lewistons New Beginnings youth shelter, which worked to secure the federal funding. He says the money will allow organization to pilot several new strategies, including one that would provide youth with both housing vouchers and support services. "Its a much more robust approach to helping young people get into their first apa...