55 mins ago

Insurance agent wins statewide sales awards

A local insurance agent has won state recognition for her sales efforts.

15 hours ago

Medical school launches local clerkship program

People who live in rural America face serious health disparities because of an acute shortage of physicians and the resulting lack of access to care.

2 days ago

Central Aroostook Humane Society to host annual ‘Paws’ walk on June 1

Central Aroostook Humane Society will host its annual Paws for the Cause fundraiser on Saturday, June 1.

2 days ago

Presque Isle McDonald’s closing for summer as plans for reconstruction begin

The McDonald’s restaurant on Main Street in Presque Isle will close for the summer months as construction for the restaurant’s rebuild begins.

2 days ago

Spring rider alert: many ATV trails remain closed

Although Memorial Day weekend typically heralds the start of trail riding for all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles, many trails remain off limits due to the unusually wet spring.

3 days ago

Presque Isle police advise public to keep vehicles locked in light of recent burglaries

After a recent stint of small-scale car burglaries, the Presque Isle Police Department is encouraging members of the public to protect items in their vehicles against potential theft.

3 days ago

First section of Presque Isle bypass to open in June

After a final paving, the first 1.7-mile section of the Presque Isle bypass will open in mid-June, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.

3 days ago

Huge crowd greets World War II-era planes en route to D-Day events

John Sessions, chairman of the Historic Flight Foundation, was thrilled to see the more than 1,000 Mainers who came to experience the D-Day Squadron of World War II-era planes stopping over in Presque Isle on their way to Europe.

4 days ago

Aroostook County men arrested after police say they found 14 pounds of meth in car

Two Aroostook County men were arrested Sunday in York County after 14 pounds of methamphetamine and a gun were found in the trunk of the car in which they were traveling, according to police.

5 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

AR Gould Hospital offers hepatitis A vaccines

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has announced it is offering vaccines this afternoon, Monday, May 20, to those who may need it following identification of an infected worker at Burger Boy in Caribou.

5 days ago

Red Cross honors ordinary heroes for saving lives, giving back to their community

The Aroostook County chapter of the American Red Cross honored more than a dozen individuals and businesses for displaying courage amidst difficult situations

5 days ago

Presque Isle Elks Lodge continues to help veterans through funding for furniture bank

In Aroostook County, numerous veterans every year find themselves homeless after having served in military combat and returning to the states unable to face the physical and emotional demons that haunt them.

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

Aroostook River Fun Run brings in race enthusiasts despite cold spring weather

The much cooler spring weather did not stop enthusiastic paddlers, cyclists, walkers and runners from having fun during the annual races.

7 days ago

How to make colorful floral arrangements using pine cones

This unique craft project is one that 12 students recently learned at Wintergreen Arts Center

1 week ago

Caribou restaurant employee exposed customers to Hepatitis A

The CDC recommends that anyone who ate or worked at Burger Boy from May 3 through May 13 get vaccinated against Hepatitis A by Monday, May 27.

1 week ago

Art therapist opens new community art gallery in downtown Presque Isle

On May 1, Shelby Pelletier opened The Common Gallery on Main Street in hopes of making unique contributions to the local art scene and to the city’s downtown revitalization efforts.