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Aroostook RSVP, Agency on Aging offers hot meal, reserved parking during parade

Taking advantage of the popularity of Presque Isle’s holiday light parade, leaders of Aroostook RSVP are serving up a hot meal prior to the upcoming event in hopes of raising money and awareness for the volunteer-driven organization.

NMCC shares ‘A Story Worth Telling’ at this year’s annual Foundation Dinner

On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 17 NMCC hosted the annual Foundation Dinner, where “A Story Worth Telling” was shared. The evening began with a Foundation board meeting followed by social time where guests visited student displays highlighting the following programs:

UMPI hosts science seminar on rare earth elements discovery

The University of Maine at Presque Isle Lunchtime Science Seminar series will host a talk by Dr. Chunzeng Wang, UMPI Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Folsom Hall 201 (the GIS Lab).

SAD 1 announces hockey officials acceptance of MPA contract and goes over NAEP scores

Presque Isle High School has enough players for a junior varsity hockey team for the first time in a while, the SAD 1 superintendent told the school board Tuesday, Nov. 22.

There’s a new way for County residents to help pay rising electricity bills

This year has seen a high cost placed on Maine residents utility bills like electricity and gas, combined with the rising costs for food.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of November 23, 2022

75 Years Ago - Nov. 20, 1947 Charles C. DeLong received an award — Charles C. DeLong, of this city, was awarded the coveted Nash Ten Point Award for outstanding automobile service as a Nash dealer.

Lighthouse expands homeless youth services in Aroostook

The Northern Lighthouse Inc. has been awarded a grant to begin a transitional living program for homeless youth. The program, which targets young people ages 16 to 21, will be located on 14 Main St. in Mars Hill, next to The Northern Lighthouse’s Safe Harbor Shelter.

Fort Fairfield town manager responds to concerns about library changes

Days after the Fort Fairfield Town Council voted to terminate the library director, Interim Town Manager Dan Foster assured the library board of trustees the library would remain open to the community, even with limited hours.

Gracie Fighter Jiu Jitsu opens martial arts gym on Main Street

Gracie Fighter Jiu-Jitsu opened a second gym in Aroostook County on Sept. 12 where the business offers beginner-level training classes to kids and adults.

The longest-serving councilor

It is perhaps fitting, with the recent elections to Presque Isle City Council, that we speak about the longest serving City Council member in Presque Isle’s history. Allen Crane Tibbetts Wilson was born in Bangor, Maine on March 23, 1866. He was one of five children and, after marriage, had five of his own.

Chamber declares ‘Plaid Friday’

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce has announced a new plan to prioritize local businesses. Plaid Friday is Nov. 25. While the idea may have originated in California, it has now spread to local towns across the country.

Reed Gallery presents ‘Warhol Revisited’

The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Art Gallery will present “Warhol Revisited,” a selection from its collection of original artworks by renowned American artist Andy Warhol, from Dec. 2 to Jan. 27, 2023. The exhibition will feature black-and-white photographs, Polaroids, and original screen prints.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, March 2022

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

FF ambulance license extended for another year, keeping service in town

As Fort Fairfield looks to cut costs in its still new ambulance department, town officials have ensured that the service can remain for at least another year.

TEMPO Employment Services announce US Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business certification and HUBZone certification

TEMPO Employment Services, a leading employment agency serving Aroostook County businesses and job seekers since 1985, is pleased to announce that it has been certified to participate in the US Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business program.

New snow plow arrives just in time for the first winter storm

Before last week's snow storm arrived in Aroostook County, the towns of Mapleton, Castle Hill, and Chapman acquired a new snowplow.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of November 16, 2022

75 Years Ago - Nov. 13, 1947 Fackler honored — Lt. Col. Homer Fackler, commanding officer of the Presque Isle Air Base, who left to assume new duties at McCord Field, Washington, was honored by the officers of his command at a farewell party at the officers’ club.

Fido’s odd behaviors

Everyone who enjoys the company of a dog knows that sometimes dogs have strange behaviors. They may arrive in your life with the behaviors already in place, or perhaps they are adopted as a puppy and develop a behavior young.

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