Community

3 weeks ago

First annual Wicked Wise Women Gala to benefit Hope & Justice Project

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Heather Mladek Photography will host the first annual Wicked Wise Women Gala on Friday, Oct. 17 at the Northeastland Hotel (downstairs ballroom) in Presque Isle. The evening will celebrate women’s stories and strength while raising funds for the Hope & Justice Project, a local nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic abuse. The […]

4 weeks ago

Dirigo Reads adding 27 schools for 2026-27

Presque Isle is among the new school districts in Aroostook County, joining those in Caribou, Easton, Frenchville, Madawaska, Mars Hill, St. Agatha and Van Buren.

4 weeks ago

Catholic Charities of Maine ribbon cutting

The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure to hold a ribbon cutting for Catholic Charities Maine’s new commercial freezer at its Monticello warehouse, strengthening food distribution across rural Northern Maine.

1 month ago

Central Aroostook Association invites community to open house

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Central Aroostook Association invites the community to attend its open house from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at three CAA locations in Presque Isle: OTC at 25 Lombard St., children’s  services at 29 Lombard St. and OTC Next Steps at 180 Houlton Road.  The free event offers community […]

1 month ago

Behind the door

Behind every kennel door, there is a story.  

1 month ago

It’s all about family on this farm

Mark and Gloria Goughan started their potato farm with Mark’s dad in 1978. Now, almost 50 years later, Mark and Gloria’s three daughters are taking on their legacy.

1 month ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Hiccup

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Hiccup, a beautiful 2-year-old tabby. She was semi-feral and very unsure of people at first, and trust did not come easily to her.

1 month ago

Celebrating downtown historical tours

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the revamped Presque Isle Historical Society downtown walking tours with a ribbon cutting.