5 years ago
Private Presquey is homeward bound
Private Presquey, the local teddy bear that voyaged through Europe, is finally coming home.
Stories by Nina Mahaleris
5 years ago
Winnie’s restaurant offering free meals to those in need
If someone in The County needs a meal but can’t pay for it, Dustin Mancos said to head over to Winnie’s.
5 years ago
Lights for Liberty protests immigrant detention centers
A vigil was held Friday, July 12, in Presque Isle as part of a larger, nationwide vigil to support refugees led by the Lights for Liberty organization. The national group scheduled vigils at dozens of locations all around the country, including one in Presque Isle, Orono, Portland, Skowhegan and Lewiston.
6 years ago
Council votes to decrease mill rate during July meeting
The city council voted on Wednesday night to decrease the mill rate from 25.82 to 24.99 for this year.
6 years ago
Local couple dedicates themselves to restoring A.M. Smith Building after years of dilapidation
Four years have passed since Amy and Jim Collins purchased the historic A.M. Smith building on Main Street. After years of having to delay renovations, the couple decided it was time to finally complete the project.
6 years ago
County’s fast-growing drug problem becoming more visible
Just a block down from Main Street in Presque Isle, tucked away from all the well-kept neighborhoods where there are flower gardens on the front lawns and “Slow, Children at Play” signs on every corner, is another part of the city that could exist in an alternate universe.
6 years ago
Aroostook Centre Mall has big plans for the future under new leadership
When Bruce Brigman moved back to The County last year, he didn’t plan on doing much besides working two days a week and fishing the other five.
6 years ago
4-H and Future Farmers of America competitions continue despite earlier fair date
A dozen or so potato-filled trays sat in the center of the Exhibition Hall waiting to be judged on Monday morning at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair, which opened Friday.
6 years ago
Limestone celebrates Independence Day with a week of activities
Like many other places across the United States, the Fourth of July was undoubtedly a busy one for the town of Limestone.
6 years ago
Northern Maine Agricultural Fair sports new and veteran exhibitors
Northern Maine Fair opened Friday a month earlier than usual in Presque Isle, but new and veteran exhibitors alike had no trouble getting into the spirit of the annual event.
