1 day ago

Program brews up community for Catholic youth

A program that is using popular teen hangouts to evangelize young people will welcome Bishop Robert P. Deeley on Sunday, Nov. 24.

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Severe road conditions cause accidents across The County

County authorities have reported multiple crashes since Sunday due to severe road conditions, including heavy snowfall and ice. These incidents, which have been responded to by authorities across The County, slowed down after reaching a peak on Tuesday. 

1 day ago

Some parts of Aroostook see 7 inches of snow from storm

Several towns throughout Aroostook County saw significant snow from a storm that pushed through the region on Tuesday, sending cars sliding off icy roadways and canceling schools and community events.

2 days ago

PIHS students kick off fall musical “Mary Poppins” with enthusiastic opening night

The stage in Presque Isle High School’s auditorium transformed into early 20th-century London for the Shipmates Playhouse’s first performance of the beloved Disney musical “Mary Poppins” on Friday, Nov. 15.

2 days ago

Top training tips for dogs

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 30 -- Santa Paws will visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Aroostook Humane Society to have special pictures taken.

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Officers ditch razors to help vets in need

Presque Isle Police Department officers may look a bit “ungroomed” this month -- but it’s for a good cause.

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Agricultural experts say 2019 Aroostook County potato harvest a success

Despite a delay in the end of potato harvest season due to rain and cold weather, local growers have deemed this year’s potato crop a success.

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Surgeon to discuss orthopedic questions

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle is offering the second of a series of Community Health Talks at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the hospital’s conference center.

2 days ago

Mapleton offers Thanksgiving feast

“Everyone is invited” is the message on the Mapleton Lions Hall.  Above the message is the announcement of the second annual Community Thanksgiving Feast to be served at the Mapleton Lions Hall on Thanksgiving Day.  

2 days ago

Sweatshirt sales help out Easton Rec

It’s that time of year that folks start looking for sweatshirts for warmth, and as Christmas gifts.  We will sell traditional Easton Bear on Royal Blue available in 3 styles cotton crew neck, cotton hoodie and polyester hoodie (similar to Under Armour). 

3 days ago

Storm causing unsafe driving conditions, hazardous weather advisory in effect through Tuesday evening

County residents should brace themselves for hazardous winter weather today as snowfall and other precipitation moves through Aroostook County. 

3 days ago

Folk rock musician Adam Ezra to play benefit concert for Trinity Lodge

On Sunday, Dec. 1 Trinity Lodge 130, a Masonic lodge in Presque Isle, will welcome Boston-based musician Adam Ezra, lead singer of the Adam Ezra Group, for a solo show to benefit the lodge’s wheelchair lift project.

3 days ago

Book Nook marks one year of inspiring literacy

The Book Nook Used Book Store in the Aroostook Centre Mall turns one this month.

3 days ago

Fort Fairfield church opens food pantry to fulfill community need

Thanks to volunteers from the United Parish Church in Fort Fairfield, the town once again has a food pantry to serve community members in need.

4 days ago

Sandstrom to lead Northern Maine Community College Foundation

On Nov. 7, during the Northern Maine Community College Foundation’s Annual Dinner, the Foundation celebrated the transition of leadership from Jeff Pangburn (center) to Connie Standstrom (right), who previously held the role of vice chair for two years and will now be chair. Pangburn will remain involved as Immediate Past Chair for the next year. President Tim Crowley (left) presented Pangburn with an award to honor his service.

4 days ago

MMG announces board transitions

MMG Insurance Company of Presque Isle recently announced the retirement of John H. Cashwell IIl of Bangor from its board of directors, and welcomed new director Donald E. Simon of Lansing, Michigan.

6 days ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of November 20, 2019

John McBride and his daughter, Miss Mildred, who was in training at Presque Isle General Hospital, moved from Chapman Street over E. W. Fernald’s store in the rent vacated by F. S. Wiggin.

6 days ago

The etiquette of cart wrangling

Shopping cart season. Four tiny wheels, skeletal frame and driven by a madman: that is the shopping cart.