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MMG Insurance announces director’s retirement

MMG Insurance Company of Presque Isle announced the retirement of Michael D. MacPherson of Presque Isle from the board of directors at the April 14 board meeting. MacPherson joined the Board in 1997 and served as chairperson from 2017-21.

Northern Maine Fair to bring smaller-scale fun

It might be a little shorter this year, but the upcoming Northern Maine Fair promises to pack its four days with something for all ages, from things with motors to agricultural exhibits to favorite foods, all in the name of old-fashioned family fun.

Washburn to hold public hearing on ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ resolution

The town of Washburn is planning to hold a public hearing on a resolution that would designate the town a ‘second amendment sanctuary’, to be held at a yet-to-be determined date.

Receives doctorate

Allyx L. Beaulier, daughter of Sue Rogers of Windham and Jim Beaulier of Nashville Plantation, and granddaughter of Bo and Anita Theriault of Exeter, formerly of Portage Lake, received her doctorate degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Optometry in June.

Landeen presented with Community Spark Award

The United Way of Aroostook’s Community Spark Award is the most prestigious annual award. This individual is always someone who has gone above and beyond to support United Way of Aroostook in a variety of endeavors.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, March 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse during the month of March.

Aroostook County Commissioners postpone second amendment sanctuary vote

The Aroostook County Commissioners voted to withdraw a resolution to make The County a Second Amendment sanctuary after John DeVeau, the former Maine House Representative and originator of the resolution, requested it be replaced with a new resolution.

Presque Isle man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Robert “Charlie” Poliero, 57, of Presque Isle pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Wednesday, July 21, to charges of possession, distribution and conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark.

Mechanized logging class in fifth year

Classes are now underway for students in the Mechanized Logging Operations Program, which began its fifth year of classes June 28 in the woods northeast of Old Town.

Pet show fun

What a great week we had for the Maine Potato Blossom Festival. Tempo Employment Service, always a big supporter of the animals, sponsored the Festival Pet Show.

Mapleton Daze wraps up successful year

The 2021 edition of Mapleton Daze was five days fun and happiness this year. The Mapleton Daze Committee thanked everyone whose attendance made all of events fun and enjoyable.

What’s Happening the in Presque Isle area – Week of July 21 2021

Wednesday, July 21 PRESQUE ISLE: Free class, Family Cooking, 5-7 p.m. at the Northern Maine Community College teaching kitchen, sponsored by NMCC, A.R. Gould Hospital and ACAP. Part 1. Part 2 next week.

A new chapter

After seven-plus years of dialysis I now have a new kidney. Dialysis happens when your kidneys fail to filter out the toxins that are produced or ingested by your body.

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services welcome Two LIC program participants

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services are excited to announce the arrival of participants in the Maine Track MD Program, Wendy Goldman and Jacob MacDonald, to the Pines and Cary team for their nine-month Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships.

MMG Insurance elects new chair and vice chair

MMG Insurance is pleased to announce the election of Samuel W. Collins as chairperson of the company’s board of directors. He has served as a director of the board since 2001. Collins is the president of S.W. Collins Company based in Caribou with locations throughout Maine.

Planet being refurbished

Work is underway at Beaulieu's Garage in Caribou to give the Maine Solar System Model planet Saturn a "face lift."

Students, driver escape injury in bus fire

No one was injured Wednesday morning when a bus carrying students caught on fire just off the Flagg Bridge in Presque Isle.

Nomination papers for city seats available soon

Nomination papers will be available beginning Friday, July 23, for those who wish to run for seats on the Presque Isle City Council and SAD 1 board.

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