2 days ago

UMPI graduates encouraged to embrace future opportunities, leadership roles

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- The University of Maine at Presque Isle celebrated its graduates virtually for the second time with a prerecorded video ceremony on May 8.

2 days ago

NMCC celebrates ‘resilient’ graduates during virtual ceremony

On Saturday Northern Maine Community College celebrated the resiliency of students, families, faculty and staff members in a virtual graduation ceremony.

5 days ago

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.

2 weeks ago

Micmac tribal chief candidates want long-term economic, social changes

Five community members are in the running for chief of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, all with goals to create greater economic growth, expand health and wellness services for elders and youth and promote stronger community involvement and ties with tribal leaders.

2 weeks ago

Game warden hopes to inspire others while overcoming hearing loss

When Thomas Ward of Masardis realized that he had lost much of his hearing, he thought he might have to retire from the Maine Warden Service and give up many of the social gatherings he once enjoyed.

2 weeks ago

Maine Potato Blossom Festival returning with full schedule of activities

The Maine Potato Blossom Festival committee is finalizing the line-up for the festival's return, which will include numerous family-related and agricultural events.

2 weeks ago

Presque Isle to launch new spring festival dedicated to County fiddlehead growing

Springtime in Aroostook County is fiddlehead picking season, when people scour their backyards or a nearby riverside hoping to find and harvest the famous green ferns as vegetables.

3 weeks ago

Northern Maine Fair opts for smaller-scale event due to pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic still a prevalent issue throughout the state, the Northern Maine Fair Association has decided to host a four-day agricultural fair instead of its traditional nine days of events.

3 weeks ago

Hydroponic gardening expert shares tips on how to be successful

When many folks talk about gardening, they think of the traditional methods that involve planting flowers and vegetables in soil and watching them grow over time.

3 weeks ago

PI International Airport planning for normal summer flight schedule

Presque Isle International Airport is expecting to see a substantial increase in travelers this summer and is planning to adapt the flight schedule to meet that demand.