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NMCC brings home gold from SkillsUSA Maine, earns spot at nationals in June

On Friday, March 17 six students from Northern Maine Community College competed at the SkillsUSA competition in Bangor against students throughout the state. NMCC’s team earned three gold medals and two silver, winning top honors in both welding and electrical.

Wintergreen to share the art of two Aroostook County artists in April

Wintergreen Arts Center is excited to share the art of two Aroostook County artists during the month of April. Beth Ann Cummings and Fallan Robertson will be opening their shows at Wintergreen on Friday, April 7, beginning at 6 p.m.

Anti-war demonstrations

To the editor: Twenty full years ago, on March 19, 2003, the United States invaded Iraq. Immediately thereafter [as well as before], anti war protests began throughout Maine. Our protest in Presque Isle has been continuous since then, in all weathers, through all these years. And we are tired.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month. The roots of this celebratory week date back to 1909, when a group of what we might today call “influencers” met on Feb. 28.

Spring thaw and posted roads

Warming temperatures are a welcome relief for many Maine residents. However, they also signal the start of road postings across The County.

Chocolate or stuffed?

This time of year, we always try to do a simple reminder as there are thoughts of Easter eggs and especially Easter bunnies. What is the best decision for your family -- a real bunny, stuffed bunny or, better yet, a chocolate bunny?

Spring breakfast will aid groomer fund

The Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club will hold a fundraiser to add needed funds to the trail groomer fund.

City Council proclaims April as Presque Isle Historical Society Month

At the March 1 Presque Isle City Council meeting, the Council issued a proclamation honoring Presque Isle Historical Society’s 60th anniversary in 2023 by declaring April as Presque Isle Historical Society Month.

Pierce receives MPA Principal’s Award

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School Principal Dr. Kay York is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 Principal's Award, Frankie Pierce.

Cochran receives MPA Principal’s Award

Jenna Cochran, a senior at Easton Jr/Sr High School, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award, Principal Laura Hunter announced at a schoolwide assembly.

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine student Rekem celebrates a successful Match Day

Among the students who matched was Ashley Rekem of Westfield, who matched into psychiatry at U Rochester/Strong Memorial-NY.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of March 22, 2023

100 Years Ago - March 29, 1923 Prominent as basketball player — Louis Horsman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norval Horsman, Academy Street, was a Presque Isle boy who was doing good in school life, and of whom his parents had reason to be proud. Louis was a graduate of the Presque Isle High School, class of 1920.

Agency on Aging gallery features PI photographer’s work in April

Aroostook Agency on Aging will exhibit the work of Presque Isle photographer Michael A. Gudreau in April as part of the Artists for Aging initiative. In addition to framed photographs, the artist will present several digital collections of his images as well as a display of film era cameras and accessories during an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 7.

Presque Isle Middle School second quarter honor roll 2022-23

Presque Isle Middle School has announced the second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 school year. The following were included.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of March 22, 2023

100 Years Ago - March 22, 1923 Book by former Aroostook resident — The Star-Herald was in receipt of a copy of “Flashes of Thought”, a book of witty and humorous short stories and worthwhile selection, compiled and published by Alfred W. Hall, Portland, Maine, a former resident of Caribou

Airport sees most passengers in two decades

Updated luggage screening, a runway study and a return appearance by World War II-era planes are all coming to the Presque Isle International Airport.

Czyzewski serves as next LDLS speaker

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Krzysztof Czyzewski, founder of the Polish-based Borderland Foundation of Arts, Cultures, and Nations, as the next speaker in its 2022-2023 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 29 at 5 p.m. via Zoom.

Versant Power gives $5,000 to support Agency on Aging’s March for Meals

Versant Power recently awarded Aroostook Agency on Aging a $5,000 charitable donation to help meet the sharply increasing demand for home-delivered meal services to older persons in northern Maine.

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