Community

1 year ago

Employees welcomed into ‘VIP’ group

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Thirteen individuals at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital were welcomed into a “Veterans-In-Partnership” or VIP group at the hospital last week. While all employees are considered very important at the organization, this impressive group is the hospital’s most tenured, all having achieved the status of 20 years or more of service. […]

1 year ago

Full house for Elks’ Veterans Day dinner

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Elks Lodge was filled by those attending the Veterans Day dinner there on Monday, November 11. The meal was free to all military veterans, current military personnel and their spouses. The dinner featured several food choices incorporating moose meat, including chili, American chop suey, lasagna, shepherd’s pie, mooseballs […]

1 year ago

MaineCF awards $217K to Aroostook County students

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded more than $217,000 to Aroostook County students through the Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Sally Stetson Tongren Fund for Aroostook County.

1 year ago

Mapleton sees high voter turnout

The Town of Mapleton saw one of its highest voter turnouts on Election Day. The town has 1,500-plus registered voters and approximately 1191 voters cast ballots in person or by absentee ballot.  

1 year ago

City celebrates revenue

Presque Isle has reached a $700,000 in revenue above the budget, city officials said, a testament to growing appeal and a thriving economy. The excess is partly due to revenue sharing, Industrial Council revenues, emergency medical service revenues, investment income, and tip fees for solid waste.   Presque Isle is the heart and service center of […]

1 year ago

When you adopt a pet

Our move will be much easier with fewer pets to move, and because we have so many dogs, the Central Aroostook Humane Society has decided that for the month of November, we will be offering all dog adoptions for a $25 flat fee.