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NMDC opens technical assistance center to aid potential entrepreneurs

In an effort to provide greater opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs, the Northern Maine Development Commission has launched a new Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance Center.

Wildcats boys defeat Black Hawks

Gage Letourneau became the second Presque Isle High School hockey player to score his 100th career point in the past month as the Wildcats rolled past Houlton-Hodgdon-Southern Aroostook-Katahdin on Tuesday.

Auburn foundation gives Wintergreen $10,000 grant

Wintergreen Arts Center recently received a $10,000 grant from the Onion Foundation. The gift is for Wintergreen to use in service of getting more Mainers access to the arts.

Teach your dog to walk, not pull

We all have that friend, relative, or rival who walks their dog with expert leash-wielding skills. They aren’t being pulled down the block, tied 'round trees, or tangled up with the friendly neighbor dog that’s also out for an afternoon stroll.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of January 13, 2020

Wildcats defeat Houlton, Caribou -- The Presque Isle Wildcats defeated Houlton 32 to 28 at Houlton in the opening game of the Aroostook League.

Statewide project looks at rooting out youth homelessness in Aroostook County

The Maine Youth Homeless Demonstration Project Team held a listening session with County social workers and community leaders as part of its statewide effort to end youth homelessness.

SAD 1 board will meet Jan. 15 at Pine Street School

The SAD 1 board of directors will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at Pine Street Elementary School.

Presque Isle hockey player DeMerchant reaches 100-point milestone

On Monday, senior Wildcats hockey player Connor DeMerchant joined an exclusive club of players when he scored his 100th point on a goal against Waterville/Winslow at Colby College.

Easton, Fort Fairfield, Central Aroostook rank high in boys basketball

More than halfway through the season, the playoff picture is beginning to come into focus for local boys basketball teams.

Police arrest PI man for drug trafficking

Presque Isle police said they arrested a man in possession of methamphetamine on drug trafficking charges Saturday, Jan. 11

Easton student wins school competition for National Geographic Bee

Alexander Hale, an eighth-grade student at Easton Junior/Senior High School, won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 3 and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship.

Presque Isle snowstorm

Following the first wave of snow on Sunday, Jan. 12, Pat Bragdon of Presque Isle maneuvers his snowblower on Dyer Street.

Aroostook County Sled Run to serve as new fundraiser for Relay For Life

In February, snowmobile enthusiasts will gather for the first Aroostook County Sled Run to raise funds for Aroostook Relay For Life, a cancer awareness fundraiser.

PI businesses finding innovative ways to remain relevant in age of online shopping

When Chantal Graves became the owner of Merchants On The Corner in Presque Isle nearly 10 years ago, social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter were still relatively new and online shopping had not begun to profoundly affect how people shop.

Hospital launches Walk with a Doc

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is encouraging local residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together each month to walk and to chat.

Central Aroostook’s Bradbury reaches 1,000 points

When Central Aroostook boys basketball player Brayden Bradbury began playing varsity basketball at age 14, he initially worried he might not be able to compare with the older players on the court.

Births at AR Gould, November 2019

The following births were recorded at AR Gould Hospital in November 2019.

Fort Fairfield police still searching for man with probation violation

Fort Fairfield Police continue to search for a local man who allegedly violated his probation.

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