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NMCC nursing seniors receive generous financial incentive

Through the generosity of Northern Maine Community College Foundation donor Mary Smith, each second-year nursing student will receive up to $800 for nursing program testing fees paid during the 2020-2021 academic year.

Totally Trades session goes virtual this fall

The Totally Trades Conference, coordinated by New Ventures Maine, will be offered virtually this fall with an online Totally Trades Career Week from Oct. 19 to 23.

SAD 1 provides update on pandemic education during school board meeting

In an SAD 1 school board meeting at Presque Isle High School on Wednesday, the district provided updates on reopening and announced that it had been awarded new CARES Act funds to handle the COVID-19 pandemic.

NorState welcomes new branch manager in Presque Isle

Nancy Marquis Cyr, executive vice president and chief operations officer at NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly Embelton, branch manager for their Presque Isle location.

Presque Isle library reopens for public visits with new guidelines

The Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle has officially reopened its doors to the public for the first time since March.

Learning about fire prevention

Portage Lake Fire Department Chief Brian Cote and Lt. Christopher Walker brought 125 water bottles with goodies inside to the students of Ashland District School's elementary wings on Oct. 6 to highlight Fire Prevention Week.

The ethics of PAC money

To the editor: The Maine Ethics Commission website defines a leadership political action committee as “a political fundraising committee led by a member of the Maine State Legislature;

Signs of our times

To the editor: As I drive around our city of Presque Isle I see so many signs both large and small on some of our councilpersons’ property. I am wondering if all of our councilpersons are only representing the party they have posted on their properties.

Drive-thru supper to aid Mapleton Daze

This Saturday, Oct. 17, the Mapleton Daze Committee is Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill want everyone to consider letting them do the cooking and the dishes. By accepting their offer, you will be helping raise funds for Mapleton Daze Events for June 2021.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of October 12, 2020

75 Years Ago - Oct. 18, 1945 Northeast Airlines announced a new record -- Northeast Airlines passenger totals for the previous four days were the highest for a four day period in the company’s 12 year history, it was announced by President Paul F. Collins.

Pets have helped people cope during pandemic

It’s pretty safe to say that this pesky pandemic has affected each of our lives. This week would have been our 11th annual Toast to the Animals, but unfortunately that won’t be happening.

Presque Isle students invited to submit entries in Maine bicentennial contest

Students at Presque Isle High School and Middle School have the opportunity to participate in contests designed to celebrate Maine’s bicentennial. Presque Isle’s Bicentennial Committee is holding two contests: an essay contest for high school students and a photo contest for middle school students. Both contests will be offering cash prizes.

Marketing mini-grant application now open

Businesses with five or fewer employees and gross sales under $250,000 may apply for a marketing mini-grant by Nov. 6 to augment their marketing budgets with up to $1,000.

What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of October 14, 2020

Wednesday, Oct. 14 CARIBOU: Recovery Aroostook, 6:30 p.m., facilitated by Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: 493-1278.

UMPI golf hosts Terriers

The University of Maine at Presque Isle men's golf team hosted the Thomas College Terriers at the beautiful Presque Isle Country Club on Oct. 3. First tee time started at 11 a.m., conditions were mid to low 50s, calm winds with an overcast.

Cross country hosts Thomas in annual UMPI Invitational

The University of Maine at Presque Isle hosted North Atlantic Conference opponent Thomas College in our annual Owls Invitational on Oct. 3. The women's team started the day with a 12:30 p.m. start to their 5K race, followed by the men's 8K at 1:15 p.m. -- all at Park Family Field.

Presque Isle Council amends marijuana rule, OKs solar energy farm

The Presque Isle City Council put a heavy focus on economic initiatives in Wednesday's meeting, amending its marijuana law to be more business-friendly and approving a solar panels deal.

Aroostook County records first snowfall of the season

The National Weather Service Caribou yesterday observed small snow flurries on the morning of Oct. 11, marking the first time that snow has officially been sighted in Aroostook County this season.

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