8 hours ago

Famous Presque Isle racehorse gave Braden Theater its name

These days, the Braden Theater in Presque Isle is well known for playing the latest blockbuster movies, but what many might not know is that it was named after a racehorse that once was the city’s greatest pride.

1 day ago

Multi-purpose event center, daycare facility opens in Presque Isle

A multi-purpose center that offers daycare services, event planning and space as well as offices for businesses and organizations has now opened in the former Crow’s Nest restaurant and event center in Presque Isle.

4 days ago

Civic organizations look for creative ways to attract younger members

When Mandy Pooler-Hall joined the Presque Isle Rotary Club 10 years ago at age 21, she was one of the few people of her generation in the organization.

5 days ago

Bicyclists end 320-mile ride through Aroostook County

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The 450 cyclists who participated in this year’s BikeMaine ride across central and northern Aroostook County were in good spirits Saturday, as they rolled back into Presque Isle and reflected on the good times they had during their weeklong 320-mile trip.

6 days ago

Aroostook Aspirations Initiative gives annual awards, looks forward to future

Officials with the nonprofit Aroostook Aspirations Initiative celebrated the success of all participating students as well as local business and community leaders on Thursday night while also taking time to reflect on how they would like to strengthen their strong Aroostook County friendships in years to come.

6 days ago

Local expert shares advice to homeowners on do-it-yourself projects

Do-it-yourself projects have become increasingly popular with homeowners who enjoy rolling up their sleeves and getting to work refurbishing or even creating additions to their homes.

7 days ago

UMPI invites community members to take part in annual Unity Project

Those who have driven by the University of Maine at Presque Isle during the past month might have noticed numerous poles standing on the lawn in front of South Hall, all with multi-colored strings of yarn converging in the middle and spreading across the entire circle.

1 week ago

County natives brace themselves for prolonged impact of Florence in North Carolina

Former Aroostook County residents now living in North Carolina, where Tropical Storm Florence has unleashed a torrent of wind and rain, are getting ready to ride what forecasters expect to be an unfolding disaster of widespread flooding.

2 weeks ago

County Faces: Gail Roy of Presque Isle

No matter where Gail Roy of Presque Isle has lived or travelled to, one thing has remained constant. She has always been able to find a public or academic library to visit, one with its doors wide open for people from both near and far.

2 weeks ago

New NMCC development director and family find ‘sense of community’ in County

When Griffin Goins, Northern Maine Community College’s new associate director of development and college relations, and his wife, Devina, were looking for a small, rural New England town to settle into