1 day ago

Book about Presque Isle artist and her family wins state literary award

When Christina Shipps inherited hundreds of paintings and drawings after the passing of her aunt, Presque Isle-based artist Evelyn Kok, she initially wanted to hold a retrospective exhibit of the artwork.

2 days ago

Annual flight camp in Presque Isle inspires next generation of aviators

A handful of students recently participated in a summer camp here July 9-13 that showed them how a career in aviation can take them to new heights.

3 days ago

Potato Blossom Festival kicks off with townwide yard sale, horseshoe tournament

The 71st annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival brought out much of the local community for the opening festivities on Saturday.

4 days ago

Leisure Village Writers share latest book of life stories with friends, community

When the Leisure Village Writers first met as a group with Chapman-based writer and former teacher Martie Pritchard in 2015

5 days ago

Presque Isle sets slight increase in property tax

City councilors Wednesday approved setting the property tax rate for the fiscal year at $25.82 per $1,000 of property value, a slight increase from last year’s mill rate of $25.60.

5 days ago

Presque Isle police seek help finding suspect who fled from officers

Local police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man they say fled from officers on his ATV a week ago and is wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident.

5 days ago

Presque Isle Recreation Department to install crosswalk signage near splash pad

The Presque Isle Recreation Department recently purchased pedestrian crosswalk lights to be installed in August at the intersection of Chapman Road and Riverside Drive

1 week ago

County Faces: Chris Hallett of Mapleton

Chris Hallett of Mapleton is a third-generation Aroostook County educator

1 week ago

Presque Isle woman uses art as way to keep learning

At age 72 Sharon Belanger has earned her first college degree and hosted her first art show, and she has no plans to slow down.

1 week ago

Salmon Brook Historical Society opens in Washburn for the summer, plans fundraisers

The Salmon Brook Historical Society in Washburn has officially opened the doors of the Wilder House and Aroostook County Agricultural Museum for the summer and plans to showcase the unique history of the region to the community during both private tours and public events.