10 hours ago

Biologists place orphaned bear cub with new mother

A story that began with tragedy for a lost bear cub on the night of April 3 now has a happy ending thanks to a northern Maine game warden and biologists from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

1 day ago

Interim manager chairs first Limestone meeting

Tom Stevens, former municipal managers for both Limestone and Presque Isle, officially began his duties as Limestone’s new interim town manager on April 17.

3 days ago

PI students drop everything and read

As part of Read Across Aroostook Day on April 11, children in kindergarten through eighth grade across The County took a break from class for a little while and enjoyed some quiet reading time of their own.

3 days ago

Gil’s Sanitation marks 50 years in business

Tom Berube, owner and general manager of Gil’s Sanitation in Presque Isle, and his father, Gil Berube, have seen so many changes in the sanitation business over the last 50 years they can’t keep track of all of them.

4 days ago

Experts at Presque Isle event tell women they need to take better care of themselves

As more women today balance professional work with taking care of children and aging parents, it becomes much easier for them to ignore their own physical and emotional well-being

6 days ago

Workshop helps religious leaders address domestic violence

Domestic abusers often use faith as a way to justify their abuse, according to experts in domestic violence services who conducted a workshop for religious leaders here on April 10.

7 days ago

Council approves additional funds for playground project

The Presque Isle City Council voted during a special meeting on April 11 to cover additional expenses that have arisen from the Riverside Park Community Playground Project.

1 week ago

Sign of summer: Houlton Farms Dairy opens for season

Not long after the Houlton Farms Dairy Bar opened for the season in Presque Isle on Thursday, about a dozen people stood in line eagerly awaiting their first taste of fresh ice cream.

1 week ago

Aroostook House of Comfort marks completion with open house

Aroostook County’s first hospice facility officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday, April 7, with an open house that welcomed local families and community members.

2 weeks ago

Student, community artists recognized during art walk

University of Maine at Presque Isle art students held two popular events during the First Friday Art Walk on April 6 that showcased the variety of talent at both the university and in the community.