20 hours ago

Exotic animals wow students, area residents during special visit to UMPI

For the first time, the Boston-based Animal Adventures Family Zoo and Rescue Center brought an array of exotic animals for a visit to Presque Isle on Thursday, April 18.

2 days ago

How a forgotten town helped shape central Aroostook County

For nearly 70 years, a region known as Maysville existed between Presque Isle and Caribou until the town became part of Presque Isle.

3 days ago

Aroostook businesses, students take advantage of internship opportunities

Before graduating from the University of Maine at Presque Isle with a degree in business and accounting in 2017, Tyler Proulx of Presque Isle was one of four people to participate in MMG Insurance’s annual summer internship program.

3 days ago

Central Aroostook Association celebrates 60 years of helping the community

On Nov. 7, 1958, a group of parents placed an advertisement in The Star-Herald to make the public aware of a meeting to be held at Presque Isle High School.

5 days ago

Presque Isle library welcomes families for special visit with the Easter bunny

The day before Easter marked a special time for numerous families who attended a tea party with the Easter bunny at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library on Saturday.

6 days ago

UMPI students conduct research about Aroostook’s role in Underground Railroad

For many generations, local families have passed down stories about Aroostook County’s possible involvement in the Underground Railroad.

7 days ago

SAD 1 Destination Imagination teams headed to global finals after winning states

Two student-led teams from SAD 1 in Presque Isle will put their creativity, research and problem-solving skills to the test while participating in the upcoming global competition of Destination Imagination in late May.

1 week ago

Winnie’s Restaurant owner ‘amazed’ by community support for bicycle giveaway

All Dustin Mancos wanted was to give away two bikes to a local boy and girl who otherwise might not experience the thrill of gliding down the neighborhood on their first bicycle.

1 week ago

Houlton Farms Dairy opens for the season in Presque Isle

This week marks the beginning of a favorite summer tradition for many area residents: Houlton Farms Dairy in Presque Isle opened for the season enticing folks with ice cream treats.

1 week ago

County police departments to participate in National Drug Take Back Day

Police departments across Aroostook County are giving folks the opportunity to dispose of their unwanted or expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter or veterinary medications as part of National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.