5 hours ago

Local writer pens book to tell story of one-room schoolhouse in PI, raise funds

Ten years ago Martie Pritchard, a member of the James School board of directors, began gathering historical research in hopes of writing a book that chronicles the decades-long story of the one-room school for the community.

2 days ago

Special Olympians show off swimming skills, win awards during annual meet

On Friday, Nov. 8, a group of 53 athletes representing nine agencies across Aroostook County competed in the annual Special Olympics swim meet.

3 days ago

Micmac veterans’ military service honored with new museum exhibit

When Jennifer Pictou and Donna Sanipass of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs culture and historic preservation office decided to create a special exhibit to honor Micmac military veterans, they never guessed the number of stories they would find hidden within their own community.

4 days ago

Halloween spooks come to life during annual Kiwanis family costume party

Halloween came to Presque Isle a week early on Friday, Oct. 25, when the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club welcomed the community to their Monster Mash Family Costume Dance.

4 days ago

Presque Isle High School drama club to perform “Mary Poppins” for fall musical

Students in Presque Isle High School’s Shipmates Playhouse will present their fall musical, “Mary Poppins,” in a series of performances in mid-November.

5 days ago

UMPI art exhibition showcases variety of works from local Micmac artists

Reed Fine Art Gallery at the University of Maine at Presque kicked off an exhibition on Friday that celebrates the diverse creations of artists from the region’s Micmac community.

5 days ago

For these County veterans, college education has helped them move beyond military life

When James Poullaides of New Limerick returned home to Chelsea, Massachusetts, after serving six months in Iraq with the U.S. Army, he faced challenges that often plague many combat veterans: learning to live with the painful memories of war.

7 days ago

Native cultural traditions, stories shared during first Heritage Month celebration

When James Francis was 10 years old and living on Indian Island, the reservation of the Penobscot Nation near Old Town, he visited the home of an elder he had not spoken to before. He wanted to know why she had spray painted the words “Wounded Knee” on a piece of plywood that hung on her door.

2 weeks ago

Presque Isle Loop bus route kicks off with positive community responses

Throughout the past two weeks, the new Presque Isle Loop bus has opened its doors to hundreds of people, many of whom now have safe, reliable transportation to access education, housing and other community resources.

2 weeks ago

Presque Isle Library eliminates fees for overdue books and materials

The Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library has joined numerous libraries across the nation that have chosen to no longer charge patrons fees for overdue books and other materials.