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1 month ago

Linneus man pleads guilty to role in drug ring

James Valiante, 42, described by the U.S. Department of Justice as a drug dealer based in Aroostook County, allegedly regularly got drugs from a source in Bangor as part of a trafficking operation in Penobscot and Aroostook counties and elsewhere.

1 month ago

Register now to dispose of unwanted pesticides

Maine residents can participate in the Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program, a joint initiative by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. 

1 month ago

Wintergreen to feature local artist Caputi in September

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine—Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring the work of local artist Risica Caputi during the month of September. The opening reception of her show will be held on Friday, September 6 from 6–7:45 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. Caputi is a printmaker and human artist living in northern Maine. Born and […]

1 month ago

Wife selling was once an option

In today’s world, divorce is unfortunately a common and accepted occurrence. Not so in years past. Divorce was frowned upon due to Christian principles. 

1 month ago

Expanding our library green spaces

In an exciting development for the community, the Library House at 228 State St. is expanding its gardens and creating a new pocket park. This initiative aims to provide citizens of downtown Presque Isle with a peaceful haven to enjoy lunch or relax in a shaded area. 

1 month ago

Loring represented at Job Corps Leadership Summit

Loring Job Corps student Angel Cortez and Loring Business Engagement Coordinator Roger Felix traveled to Washington, D.C. on August 13. to represent Loring and Job Corps at the annual Job Corps Leadership Summit.

1 month ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of August 21, 2024

50 Years Ago – August 21, 1974
Dunleady was named to Voices In Vital America — State Representative James P. Dunleavy was asked to join the Honorary Advisory Committee of Voices in Vital America, a national non-profit, non-political, education and charitable organization dedicated to making the American public aware of the plight of our POWs and MIAs and of their families.

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Houlton area From our Files – Week of August 21, 2024

50 Years Ago – August 21, 1974
Lost Pilot Led Safely Into Houlton By FFA — While on a rather routine picture taking assignment Wednesday at the Houlton International Airport, I was suddenly thrust as a bystander into a suspenseful and interesting experience.