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Presque Isle man escapes car shortly before it ignites in Castle Hill crash

A Presque Isle man narrowly escaped disaster after crashing his car in Castle Hill on Monday morning when he escaped his vehicle shortly before it burst into flames.

Pronto Burrito and Big Cheese Pizza temporarily closing due to potential COVID-19 exposures

Two central Aroostook restaurants temporarily closed their doors due to potential exposure to COVID-19, a new development for local restaurants as cases continue to rise across The County.

FF police chief recognizes sergeant for investigation, fire chief welcomes new deputy

During the latest Fort Fairfield Town Council meeting, director of public safety Shawn Newell recognized Sgt. Ryan Eagles for his work in a recently closed drug overdose investigation.

3 new COVID-19 cases prompt UMPI to transition to remote learning

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is transitioning to remote learning earlier than planned due to three new COVID-19 cases connected to a residence hall student who tested positive on Wednesday.

SAD 1 superintendent says district keeping close eye on COVID-19 case increase

As most of Maine, including Aroostook County, continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases, SAD 1 superintendent Ben Greenlaw told board and staff members Wednesday that the district is being "hyper vigilant" in trying to prevent and track potential cases in their schools.

UMPI confirms new positive COVID-19 case among residence hall student

Just one day after announcing that their single confirmed COVID-19 case had been a false positive, a student living in a residence hall at the University of Maine at Presque Isle has tested positive for the virus.

Kiwanis donation

The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle made a stop at the United Way of Aroostook office recently to present a donation to the “High Five Turkey Drive.”

Nursing simulation center gives UMPI and UMFK students real-life experiences

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On an average day in class, University of Maine at Presque Isle nursing students Rachel Stetson and Sarah Sutherland check patient vital signs and heart beats, ask patients how they are feeling and perform quick interventions during health emergencies.

COVID-19 case at UMPI turns out to be false positive

The University of Maine System announced yesterday that a previously declared positive COVID-19 case at their Presque Isle campus has been determined to be a false positive.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of November 16, 2020

Wednesday, Nov. 18 MARS HILL: Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift collection, 9-11 a.m., curbside at Mars Hill United Methodist Church, 20 Church St.

Election’s lingering effects

To the editor: Evidence of widespread election fraud, according to the mainstream media, hasn’t been found. Really? On election night and the three days following I witnessed, just watching [on television] what happened at Philadelphia’s and Detroit’s election headquarters, enough fraud to totally reverse the results of their tallies.

Dental association awards task force

The Maine Dental Association’s Re-Opening Task Force, a committee made up of a variety of dental professionals, has been recognized with the 2020 MDA President’s Award.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of November 16, 2020

75 Years Ago - Nov. 22, 1945 Halloran named manager -- The Produce Dealers Supply Company announced that William Halloran was appointed manager of their Presque Isle office and warehouse. This company had been serving Aroostook County potato dealers and shippers for over thirty years.

UMPI holds seventh Take Back the Night

The University of Maine at Presque Isle hosted its seventh annual Take Back the Night event, a peaceful, socially distanced candlelight walk to raise community awareness for sexual and domestic violence, on Thursday, Oct. 29, in front of South Hall.

UMPI welcomes new faculty and staff

The University of Maine at Presque Isle welcomed eight new faculty and staff in the first part of the 2020-2021 academic year.

Big Rock Ski Area prepares to open ski trails in mid-December

Though Aroostook County has not yet seen significant snow accumulation, the folks at Big Rock Ski Area in Mars Hill are confident that the early winter weather will allow the trails to open as planned on Saturday, Dec. 19.

Presque Isle Kiwanis meeting

The Presque Isle Kiwanis Club recently hosted guest speaker Galen Weibley, Presque Isle director of economic and community development, who discussed the city's new downtown plan.

Border Patrol Family Network creates community for officers’ families

Members of the United States Customs and Border Patrol often find themselves transferred from location to location, oftentimes to vastly different parts of the country.

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