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Maine Potato Blossom Festival ends celebration with annual parade

After weeklong family- and agricultural-themed events, the Maine Potato Blossom Festival ended the weekend with various activities, including the much anticipated parade.

PI Planning Board, Council reject rental registration ordinance after landlord opposition

After three hours of discussion and debate, city officials voted against an ordinance that would have put in place a registration process and yearly inspection schedule for rental properties in Presque Isle.

ACAP, Housing Authority look to expand access to education, services with new center

With a new education and childcare center, Aroostook County Action Program and Presque Isle Housing Authority hope that more families can access regular childcare and employment, thus provide a more stable future for their families.

SAD 1 superintendent anticipates return to a more typical school year

With masks no longer required for vaccinated students and staff in Maine, SAD 1 Superintendent Ben Greenlaw is expecting the coming school year to more closely resemble those of the pre-COVID-19 days.

Potato Blossom Festival kicks off with enthusiastic community turnout

Cars lined the streets of Fort Fairfield on Saturday, as hundreds of people celebrated the return of one of Aroostook's most beloved summer festivals.

Program for County girls looks to expand, sustain programming after pandemic

After spending the past year focused on fundraising and growing their board of directors, the nonprofit Mainely Girls now hopes to find long-term ways to sustain their programs for young girls in Aroostook County.

PI Council approves Forum heating system repairs, gives City Hall update

Presque Isle councilors approved upgrades to The Forum's heating and ventilation systems and heard updates regarding City Hall renovations during their most recent meeting.

PI Council approves plan for building demolition, marijuana store licenses

Presque Isle city councilors took further action regarding a previously condemned building on Elm Street and addressed concerns about increased marijuana businesses during their regular meeting on Wednesday.

Framework Church to open coffee shop, community-friendly space

Framework Church recently purchased and began repairs on a former apartment building that they hope will become a coffee and community-based "hub" for people in The Star City.

Declaration of Independence reading celebrates anniversary of country’s founding

For many people who visited the historic James School on Sunday, hearing the Declaration of Independence spoken aloud was like traveling back in time and realizing the struggles that led to the founding of the United States.

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