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Washburn District High School names top students for class of 2022

Washburn District High School Principal and Superintendent Larry Worcester has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2022. This year’s valedictorian is Kevin Nader, while Hannah White is salutatorian; Layla Harris is first honor essayist; and Trinity Bartlett is second honor essayist.

Presque Isle to celebrate Memorial Day

The Star City will once again pay homage to the many men and women who gave their lives serving their country.

Candidates Stewart and Underwood should answer constituent questions

To the editor: I wrote to Maine Sen. Trey Stewart, R-Presque Isle, and Maine Rep. Joseph Underwood, R-Presque Isle, on April 25, asking whether they planned any public meetings to discuss what they have done in their current positions, and what they hope to accomplish should they be reelected.

Wintergreen to feature local artist Sanipass in June

Local artist Caitlin Sanipass is Wintergreen Art Center’s featured artist for the month of June. Her opening reception will be held on Friday, June 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

Baptist Park prepares for 90 years of camping

This summer the Baptist Park in Mapleton will celebrate 90 years of camping and Christian education. In 1932, Rev. A.C. Berrie founded “The Baptist School of Christian Training” in Mapleton. Rev. Berrie became the first dean of the school.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 25, 2022

75 Years Ago - May 22, 1947 Brown received a 35-year service award — Harold Brown, manager of the Caribou - Presque Isle area of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co., received an emblem signifying 35 years of service with the telephone company.

UMaine Extension offers free tomato seedlings June 3–4

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Aroostook County will be giving away cherry tomato seedlings as part of the One Tomato Project at three locations from 9 a.m. to noon starting June 3 at University of Maine Fort Kent, 34 Armory Road, and the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military Street, Houlton.

Agency on Aging offers online and in-person events in June

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

Northern Lighthouse, Inc. receives a $5,000 grant to support Safe Harbor Shelter

The Northern Lighthouse, Inc. recently received a $5,000 grant from Versant Power to support Safe Harbor Shelter, an all-inclusive emergency shelter for homeless youth ages 10-17 in Aroostook County.

Evening of Excellence honors NMCC students

Northern Maine Community College celebrated senior achievement during an Evening of Excellence on May 4 to honor students who exemplify the NMCC experience – both in and out of the classroom.

Star City hosts second Fiddlehead Festival

A few showers and wind gusts didn’t keep people away as Presque Isle celebrated community and the outdoors during the second annual Fiddlehead Festival over the weekend.

Maine Mutual Group holds annual meeting

The annual meeting of Maine Mutual Group was held on April 13 at the company’s corporate headquarters in Presque Isle. Larry M. Shaw, president & chief executive officer announced, after a vote by policyholders present and by proxy, that the following directors were elected to a new three-year term: Samuel W. Collins, Jean M. Deighan and Larry M. Shaw.

Fort Fairfield budget committee member resigns citing bullying

Public unrest over taxes in Fort Fairfield that began a year ago has led to the resignation of a member of the town’s new budget advisory committee.

School board allows registered sex offender to speak at meeting

A man listed on sex offender registries in two states including Maine spoke to the SAD 1 school board.

PI residents approve $27.5 million SAD 1 budget

Presque Isle residents unanimously approved a $27,493,905 spending plan for SAD 1 in a Tuesday evening meeting that lasted about 25 minutes.

MECASA recognizes Page with Advancing the Mission Award

Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault announced the recipients of the 2022 MECASA Awards – given annually to people and organizations whose work has had a significant statewide impact on the services and policies that support survivors of sexual violence in Maine.

Summer tips and great news

After almost three long years of having all of our fundraisers “on hold” because of COVID-19, the board of directors of the Central Aroostook Humane Society is happy to announce that our very popular “Toast to the Animals” is back on our schedule.

AMHC highlights Mental Health Month in May

May is Mental Health Month, and Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. joins Mental Health America in highlighting its “Back to Basics” campaign.

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