4 hours ago

New federal grant to help PI residents with disabilities find affordable housing

The Presque Isle Housing Authority recently received a federal grant that will allow it to expand access to affordable housing for non-elderly individuals who have disabilities.

10 hours ago

After early snowfall, ski slopes are ready to welcome winter sport enthusiasts

The early snowfall that Aroostook County received in November proved helpful for local ski slopes, which are geared up for what they expect to become another busy winter season. 

2 days ago

Presque Isle to kick off the holiday season with 30th annual Holiday Light Parade

Casey Bouchard, co-chair of the parade, said that the Holiday Light Parade has become the ultimate way for Presque Isle to kick off the holiday season year after year.

2 days ago

New Fort Fairfield ice rink to open soon for skating enthusiasts

In the coming weeks, the parks and recreation department will create an 80-foot rink that will be located adjacent to the Fort Fairfield Town Office on 18 Community Center Drive, on the same land where children play basketball in the summer. 

3 days ago

UMPI sees positive trends in enrollment numbers in recent years

Despite challenges posed by changes in state demographics, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has seen “positive movement forward” in its fall enrollment numbers.

3 days ago

Mapleton man rediscovers family photo album thanks to PI resident

Only a week after Kirk Lilley told The Star-Herald about a mysterious photo album that he had come across, the Presque Isle resident was able to give the album back to a member of the family that once owned it.

5 days ago

Toys For Tots collections underway in Aroostook County

For the 10th year, the Northern Aroostook Toys For Tots is collecting toys to ensure that all children in Aroostook County experience the magic of Christmas.

1 week ago

Stained glass ornaments can make festive decorations, gifts for the holidays

For people who want to decorate their Christmas trees with handmade keepsakes, learning to make stained glass ornaments can be a fun way to share the holiday spirit with family and friends.

1 week ago

County Faces: Donna Sanipass of Presque Isle

In 1975 Donna Sanipass packed her bags and moved to Sante Fe, New Mexico, after graduating from Presque Isle High School. She had never been to the city, or even to New Mexico, before but felt that after spending most of her childhood in central Aroostook County she needed a change.

2 weeks ago

United Way of Aroostook holds turkey drive to help feed County folks at Thanksgiving

Despite cold, rainy weather, volunteers from the United Way of Aroostook and Townsquare Media dedicated most of their time collecting turkeys that will help make Thanksgiving just a little more festive for hundreds of people in need.