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Utility work will cut power briefly in parts of Presque Isle Friday morning

Electrical utility crews will perform planned maintenance early Friday morning in parts of Presque Isle's former base area.

UMaine System chancellor visits UMPI, praises COVID-19 prevention efforts

University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy had positive things to say about the University of Maine at Presque Isle's response to the COVID-19 pandemic during a recent visit to the campus.

A few observations from a summer spent in recovery

After detailing the start of the summer with a wild, midnight ambulance trip for a broken leg, the summer was spent in recovery. Still healing but not letting things get in the way.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 21, 2020

75 Years Ago - September 27, 1945 Winslow elected head of bankers in Aroostook -- Aroostook county Bankers met at the Aroostook Valley Country Club in Fort Fairfield for their annual meeting on Sept. 12, 1945.

Caring for your elderly dog

Man’s best friend (and women’s) is living longer than ever. This is due to our beloved canines' increased status as family member and families becoming conscientious about providing their dogs appropriate veterinary care.

American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid course

The American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid is a course for people who spend time in remote areas where it would take the first responders amore than 30 minutes to get to them.

Presque Isle Rotary puts call out for Community Service Heroes who ‘Give Back’ to inspire others

With an eye toward inspiring others to serve, by sharing the volunteerism of those who are making a difference, the Presque Isle Rotary Club is calling for the stories of Community Service Heroes.

Presque Isle COVID-19 testing site moves from North Street to AR Gould Hospital

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital moved its COVID-19 testing site back to the hospital on Academy Street on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

All ages test their wings at Presque Isle library’s Fairy Festival

The Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library hosted well over 150 “fairies” of all ages at Mantle Lake Park on Saturday, Sept. 19, as their annual Fairy Festival unfolded.

New leaders emerge at NMCC

Four employees at Northern Maine Community College started new positions this academic year in the roles of registrar, assistant director of financial aid, academic dean and department chair for nursing, simulation and allied health. These internal promotions promise continued excellence and exciting change for students and the NMCC community.

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce offers retirement plan

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce (CACC) introduces another added benefit to its 22-community service area by offering a Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP) 401(k) retirement plan to its member businesses.

Presque Isle Elks battle food insecurity

Since May of this year, the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, has worked with Catholic Charities of Maine in order to address the growing food insecurity in this area resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

What’s Happening in Presque Isle area – Week of September 21, 2020

Wednesday, Sept. 23 CARIBOU: Recovery Aroostook, 6:30 p.m., facilitated by Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: 493-1278.

UMPI receives top rankings from U.S. News and World Report

Officials at the University of Maine at Presque Isle are pleased to announce that the institution earned four top rankings on U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 Best Colleges list.

A voter’s guide to Presque Isle’s Maine House race

Many important decisions will be on the ballot for Presque Isle’s residents this November, from the presidential election to the senate race between U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and House Speaker Sara Gideon.

Portage Lake man deploys to help hurricane evacuees in Louisiana

Richard Hoppe of Portage Lake had spent decades working as a wildlife biologist in The County. Now retired, he wanted to find a way to give back. So he contacted The American Red Cross.

Mapleton residents voice opinions on marijuana ordinance in public meeting

The Mapleton marijuana ordinance would permit medical and recreational cannabis stores as well as marijuana testing facilities, cultivation and manufacturing sites within town limits if they followed several security and zoning regulations.

Two injured in head-on crash in Mapleton construction zone

Two people were injured after a head-on crash in a construction zone on Main Street in Mapleton on Friday afternoon.

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