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4 weeks ago

Peace Park Pavilion dedicated to honor Powers

The Peace Park Committee announced the dedication of the newly completed Peace Park Pavilion in honor of Tom Powers, a cherished community member and tireless advocate for the revitalization of Presque Isle, including the Peace Park project.

4 weeks ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Katissa

Some cats are beautiful. Some are affectionate. Every once in a while, you meet one who’s both. PAWS of Fort Kent presents Katissa, a 2-year-old long haired tortie.

4 weeks ago

Presque Isle society relaunches historical tour

It’s been almost 20 years since they were originally installed, but the green historic markers that comprise Presque Isle Historical Society’s self-guided walking tour of the historic downtown are back and even better than before.  

1 month ago

UMPI, City of Presque Isle host Sept. 11 25th anniversary memorial event

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, in partnership with the City of Presque Isle, will host a memorial ceremony and remembrance walk on Friday, Sept. 11 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the flag pole in front of Preble Hall.

1 month ago

Maine libraries launch Library Passport Contest

By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital collections, libraries of things containing everything from apple slicers to xylophones and inspire creativity, inspiration and lifelong learning. For these reasons and more every September […]

1 month ago

How a Maine community came together to save its arts center

FORT KENT, Maine – When a Fort Kent arts center announced last month that it needed financial help to stay afloat, the town and surrounding communities stepped up to save it. The Rivertown Arts Center has been a popular fixture in the St. John Valley since opening in 2024. Just a week after it opened, […]