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Police arrest third shooting suspect after a six-day manhunt

Police arrested Jason Alexander Sunday night after a six-day manhunt in connection with the Sept. 9 shooting on Northern Road in Presque Isle.

1 day ago

False alarm in Presque Isle gives police and resident a few tense moments

Police response surprises resident who was working on a car in a false alarm report in Presque Isle.

2 days ago

SAGE launches fall programs with kick-off event

Seniors Achieving Greater Education, or SAGE, celebrated the beginning of their fall classes with a kick-off event on Sept. 10 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. 

2 days ago

Anonymous donor helps Presque Isle food pantry feed the hungry

Charlene Buzza, Grace Interfaith Food Table director of volunteers, was pleasantly surprised one recent day to receive a phone call from Sherry Locke, executive director of United Way of Aroostook, saying a donation had come through United Way for G.I.F.T.

2 days ago

One firefighter injured and cat found dead in Third Street fire

One firefighter was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a fire burned the second floor of a Third Street apartment building on Thursday night. 

3 days ago

United Way kicks off 2019 campaign

Twenty-five people representing various businesses and organizations around The County attended United Way of Aroostook’s Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast Sept. 12 at Café Sorpreso in Presque Isle.  

3 days ago

Easton schools plan Veterans Day program

The Easton School Department wants to update their store of veterans’ names and addresses for their upcoming Veteran's Day program.

3 days ago

Retired teachers elect officers, discuss SAGE

The Aroostook Retired Educators Association met on Aug. 27 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center.  

3 days ago

Mother and daughter looking forward to serving hot meals, tasty sweets at mall

The Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle is now home to a new eatery in the food court, run by a mother and daughter pair from Washburn who are anxious to serve a variety of homemade meals and sweets.

3 days ago

Kiwanis donates to rec programs

The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle recently donated $300 to the Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department to purchase equipment (baseballs, softballs, soccer balls, basketballs, etc.) for current and upcoming programs for local youth.

4 days ago

Campus welcomes new staff for fall semester

Northern Maine Community College welcomed four new staff and faculty members to the team this fall.

4 days ago

Second suspect arrested in connection to shooting, search for third continues

The search continues for Jason Alexander, the second suspect in a shooting that occurred Monday morning, police said on Wednesday. 

5 days ago

Cutting Edge Hair Salon celebrates opening with ribbon-cutting

The Cutting Edge Hair Salon of Presque Isle, located at 631 Main St., celebrated its official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6, hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

5 days ago

Homeless Services of Aroostook plans to open day center

Homeless Services of Aroostook, which operates one of three “low barrier” shelters in the state, is planning to open a new day center in the hopes of better serving people experiencing homelessness in northern Maine.

5 days ago

Washburn names Student of the Month

Principal Larry Worcester, along with the staff of Washburn District High School, have announced Paul Tardie III as Student of the Month for August.  

5 days ago

NMCC to help educate EMS students in Washington County

In an attempt to fill a gap in the emergency medical services workforce in Washington County and beyond, two community colleges have formed a partnership to provide the required coursework and field experiences.

5 days ago

Heald to lead northern agencies for F.A. Peabody

Troy Heald, CIC, Northern Aroostook district manager, will now oversee the Presque Isle branch operations of the F. A. Peabody Company upon the retirement of longtime senior agent and branch manager, Thomas Clowes.  

5 days ago

Local historian decorates Wintergreen in Victorian Christmas style for exhibit

The Christmas season came several months early to Wintergreen Arts Center this year, thanks to an exhibit of approximately 50 Victorian era decorations from Kim Smith that opened on Friday, Sept. 6.