4 months ago

Two from The County arrested for meth possession in Orono

Two people from Aroostook County were arrested last week during a traffic stop after police allegedly found methamphetamine in a passenger’s pockets. 

8 months ago

Police arrest Oakfield teen on criminal threatening, five other charges following chase

A 17-year-old Oakfield girl was charged with criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and five other offenses after allegedly leading authorities on a chase through the town on Nov. 20. 

8 months ago

Snow covered trees

Snow coats the trees surrounding the Presque Isle stream on Tuesday afternoon.

8 months ago

Bridgewater woman hospitalized after car slips on ice and is pushed into oncoming traffic

A Bridgewater woman was hospitalized early Friday morning after her car spun out on ice and was pushed into oncoming traffic. 

8 months ago

USDA announces multi-million-dollar funding to improve Presque Isle wastewater treatment facility

The United States Department of Agriculture is awarding Presque Isle Utilities District a $6 million grant and a $9.6 million loan to improve the infrastructure of the treatment facility on Dyer Street. 

8 months ago

Presque Isle re-elects city council members, votes in favor of bond issues

Presque Isle residents voted to re-elect two city council members and voted in favor of both of the state referendum questions Nov. 5. 

8 months ago

Driver hospitalized with broken neck after car slides on black ice

A 59-year-old Van Buren man was hospitalized after his car slid on a patch of black ice and rolled over twice on Route 164 on Tuesday morning. 

8 months ago

PIHS students design Christmas tree ornaments to be displayed in national celebration

When Presque Isle High School art teacher Ellyn Whitten-Smith heard about an opportunity to have her students design a dozen ornaments for the National Christmas Tree celebration this year, she raised her hand right away. 

8 months ago

Wildcats beat John Bapst 1-0, move on to semifinals

The Wildcats beat out the Crusaders 1-0 during their quarterfinal game on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to advance into the semifinals. 

8 months ago

Council discusses repair costs for city buildings at October meeting

Caribou residents squeezed into the tight quarters of the City Council chamber on Monday night as council members and the public debated the financial burdens of repairing some of the city’s older buildings.