4 days ago

Town to explore skid steer loader purchase over forklift

The town’s public works director got a better deal than he was hoping for when he approached the Town Council about purchasing equipment on May 13.

4 days ago

Presque Isle council, planning board debate changes to agricultural zone on Caribou Road

The Presque Isle Planning Board and City Council are considering changes to the city’s land use and development code that would potentially expand the types of businesses allowed to operate in an agricultural zone.

5 days ago

Town seeks new plan for Visitors Information Center

Town Councilors are pursuing options to decide the future of the Visitors Information Center, including whether the property could be subdivided to potentially increase their chances to secure a buyer for the property.

5 days ago

Caribou Rotary plans first ‘eRecycle’ event

The Caribou Rotary Club will hold its first eRecycle collection and fundraiser on Saturday, June 1.

5 days ago

Students learn budget tips during financial fitness fair

On Tuesday, April 30, more than 300 Aroostook County high school juniors congregated at Loring Job Corps in Limestone for a hands-on money management and budgeting experience.

5 days ago

Grant to help expand fall prevention classes

Healthy Living for ME, a partnership between three Area Agencies on Aging -- Spectrum Generations of Augusta, SeniorsPlus of Lewiston and Aroostook Agency on Aging of Presque Isle-- has received a three-year, $450,000 grant to expand and promote classes which focus on fall prevention for older adults.

5 days ago

Caribou Kiwanis presents prize basket

The Caribou Kiwanis Club recently conducted its 2019 Mother’s Day Basket raffle. Club member Bill Francis, right, presents the prize package to winner Sherrill Campbell of Caribou.

5 days ago

JMG group attends Hall of Flags event

Caribou JMG students visited the State House Hall of Flags in Augusta to meet with state and community leaders, lawmakers and students, who gathered March 5 to hear the results of a year-long study on the impact the JMG Program has had on thousands of students each year.

6 days ago

Group aims to award local young achievers

Momentum Aroostook has announced the inaugural Aroostook Achiever Awards, recognizing rising professionals making a difference in Aroostook County.

6 days ago

Rotary delivers auction proceeds to nonprofits

The Presque Isle Rotary Club continued its seven-decade tradition of supporting local non-profit organizations recently by disbursing funds raised during the 71st annual Rotary Auction to their auction partners.

7 days ago

New York firm buys a major Maine broadband provider

Maine Fiber Co., the Portland-based company that runs the Three Ring Binder broadband network, has been acquired by a New York fiber-optic network services company.

1 week ago

Despite cuts, RSU 39 budget requires tax increase

RSU 39’s proposed budget for the next school year will result in a half mill increase in property taxes despite administrators making more than a million dollars worth of cuts, according to school officials.

1 week ago

Mills nominates Doak to UM System board

Gov. Janet Mills announced on May 15 that she has nominated two additional candidates to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, including RSU 39 Superintendent Tim Doak of Fort Kent.

1 week ago

Maine Mutual Group elects new directors

Maine Mutual Group held its annual meeting April 10 at the company’s corporate headquarters in Presque Isle.

1 week ago

University of New England recognizes Pines as master preceptor

The University of New England recently presented the team at Pines Health Services with a plaque in appreciation for their dedicated service and commitment to the University of New England physician assistant program.

1 week ago

$4.6 million RSU 89 budget cuts back local share of education costs

Many taxpayers in the communities that make up RSU 89 will see a decrease in their local assessment following the approval of the district’s 2019-20 budget.

1 week ago

After 30 years of service, Anderson retires from Katahdin board

Katahdin Trust recently held a retirement reception in honor of Robert "Bob" E. Anderson, who retired from Katahdin Trust’s Board of Directors after 30 years of service.

1 week ago

Telethon nets $31,000 to feed County hungry

The United Way of Aroostook has announced that its March Operation 24 telethon raised $31,000 to benefit Aroostook County’s 24 food pantries.