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National Guard member says he was honored to serve at presidential inauguration

A local National Guard member had the chance to participate in history when called to serve in the nation’s capital during Inauguration Day.

Lessons learned from a four-wheeled marvel

My car is way smarter than I am. In fact, it’s an idiot-proofing marvel with all kinds of features designed to keep me from doing stupid things.

Presque Isle man pleads guilty to drug charge

A Presque Isle man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Ducks on a winter pond

Despite the 20-degree temperature, ducks swim in the pond at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle on Friday morning, Jan. 8.

When life hands you snow…

A happy-looking snowman greets visitors to this home on Downing Place in Presque Isle.

Farewell to 2020. Cheers to 2021.

Have you ever seen a New Year’s Eve pass so quietly yet carry such a huge impact?

County food pantries continue to see increases in clients as pandemic continues

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine — Food pantry operators across Aroostook County have seen firsthand how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented financial challenges, even for people who have stable employment.

Presque Isle puts on a glow for the holidays

Everywhere you look in the Star City, from Riverside Drive to City Hall, up and down residential streets, from the public safety building to Main Street, twinkling lights announce the holidays.

Of holidays and hope

Somehow, Christmas is here. In the midst of one of the most fraught years in recent memory, the holidays have come. There is a lot of comfort in that.

Not in Maine. Please, not in Maine.

We Mainers are, if anything, great cheerleaders for the underdog. We root for the one who comes from behind, who defies all odds to achieve, to survive, to triumph.

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