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PI Farmers’ Market opens early with enthusiastic community turnout

The annual opening of the Presque Isle Farmers’ Market was especially poignant for many vendors and attendees as the event coincided with the gradual lifting of pandemic-related business restrictions in the state.

Berry earns Principal’s Award

Ashland District School senior Graham Berry of Ashland was recently selected to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Joel Hall.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 25, 2020

75 Years Ago - May 31, 1945 Annual Convention Aroostook WCTU -- The 65th Annual Convention of the Aroostook County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union was held at the Methodist Church in Presque Isle May 23, with the president, Mrs. Gladys Sweet of Houlton, presiding.

Wintergreen to feature Presque Isle editorial cartoonist

Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring cartoonist Brent Dyer, also known as E.A. Williams, in June.

40 firefighters combat blaze at Presque Isle Landfill

About 40 firefighters from the Presque Isle Fire Department and surrounding towns and cities fought a trash fire at the Presque Isle Landfill on Saturday.

Presque Isle fire displaces two

A fire at a home on Ward Street in Presque Isle left two occupants temporarily homeless just past midnight Tuesday morning.

Agency on Aging offers programs on well-being

Aroostook Agency on Aging is launching two new programs intended to improve the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of older citizens.

Aroostook CA$H Coalition to re-open tax prep services

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition, sponsored by The County Federal Credit Union, will begin Phase 2 of its free tax preparation services Tuesday, June 2.

Fort Fairfield Elementary School students flex their financial muscles

Continuing the school’s history of financial success through intuition and fortitude, fifth-grade students at Fort Fairfield Elementary School were recently named winners in the 2019-2020 Stock Market Game.

Washburn District High School names February Student of the Month

Principal Larry Worcester, along with the staff of Washburn District High School, are proud to announce Haley Johnston as Student of the Month for the month of February.

Jackson to hold virtual town hall meeting on May 27

Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, will hold a virtual town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27.

International concerns play role in Balloon Fest cancellation

The cancellation of the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest has disappointed many in Aroostook County who enjoy the colorful balloons hovering over the landscape.

PI Loop bus service in need of new operator and owner

The Going Places Network, a group of community agencies and individuals that oversee Presque Isle’s only fixed public bus route, has announced that Aroostook Regional Transportation System is no longer the route’s owner and operator.

SAD 1 gives window into future of remote learning

The SAD 1 school board approved its 2020-2021 budget proposal and elaborated on the future of remote learning in its meeting on Wednesday, May 13.

Embrace playtime

For all it does to refresh us, burn energy and keep us sharp, we all need playtime, dogs and cats included. Sharing playtime with pets has the added benefit of strengthening the bond between us, so we better understand one another.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 20, 2020

75 Years Ago - May 24, 1945 Sgt. Clyde Dumas won Purple Heart -- The Purple Heart was awarded to Sgt. Clyde Dumas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dumas of Presque Isle, who was wounded Mach 29 in the 9th Armored Division in Germany. He returned to duty after a period of time.

Free community dinner a success in Mapleton

On a cold snowy day, everyone deserves a hot delicious meal, which is exactly what the Mapleton Lions Club provided Saturday, May 9, during a spring snowstorm.

Easton announces third-quarter honor roll for 2019-2020

Officials at Easton Jr./Sr. High School have announced the third-quarter honor roll for the 2019-20 school year.

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