1 week ago

Maine State Police identify two men killed in Castle Hill Tuesday morning

Maine State Police have released the identities of the two men found dead Tuesday morning in a pickup truck in Castle Hill.

1 week ago

UMPI research greenhouse on schedule for completion in mid-September

The new Zillman Family Greenhouse at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, which will serve the university’s recently established agricultural science and agribusiness program, is on track for completion this fall, according to UMPI officials.

1 week ago

Mapleton Lions sponsor festival – Mapleton News (week of August 12, 2017) – The County

Mapleton, Maine -- The Crown of Maine Balloon Fest will arrive next week starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, and will end Sunday, Aug. 25. after that morning’s flights.  

2 weeks ago

New Ventures to offer entrepreneurship class

New Ventures Maine will offer Venturing Forth, a free 12-week course in business planning starting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

2 weeks ago

Bank appoints regional VP for northern Maine

TD Bank on Aug. 7 named Jason House the regional vice president for northern Maine. 

2 weeks ago

Easton schools begin new year

Today marks the beginning of the 2019-20 school year for Easton youth in kindergarten through grade 12.  Pre-kindergarten will begin on Monday, Aug. 19, with a meet and greet planned at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. 

2 weeks ago

Hot-air balloons to soar through the skies in Presque Isle as part of annual festival

One of the most anticipated events of the summer -- the Crown of Maine Balloon Festival -- is bringing 14 hot-air balloon pilots to central Aroostook County, along with the chance for people to take to the skies as they never have before.

2 weeks ago

Case management practice for adults, children officially opens at Presque Isle location

Following the recent opening of A New Start, a mental health and targeted case management practice in Houlton, owner Tricia Bragan is hoping to make a difference in people’s lives by beginning a new chapter for the Presque Isle location.

2 weeks ago

PIHS announces important dates for new school year

Dave Bartlett, Presque Isle High School principal, has announced important dates for the upcoming start of the 2019-2020 school year.

2 weeks ago

Performers in play at Theatre Camp in Easton

From left, Isabella Copeland, Peyton Hallett and Madison Patterson perform in "A Hairy Tale" during Easton's recent summer Theatre Camp.

2 weeks ago

Chamber of Commerce hosts August ‘Eggs n’ Issues’ meeting to discuss developing small businesses in Maine

The Aroostook Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly meeting for “Eggs n’ Issues,” as part of its Breakfast Series program, by welcoming James Pineau, the senior area manager of the U.S. Small Business Administration, to Presque Isle on Tuesday, Aug. 7. 

2 weeks ago

Aroostook County employers pitch ladies on trades

Aroostook County's employers and workforce advocates are urging women to consider “non-traditional” occupations and build their own high-paying careers in the trades. 

2 weeks ago

Nordic Trail Festival draws hundreds to Presque Isle

The 15th annual Nordic Trail Festival brought together hundreds of mountain bikers and hikers at one of New England’s top four-season trail venues during the first weekend of August. 

2 weeks ago

Police seek help locating pickup involved in weekend accident

The Presque Isle Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a black pickup which allegedly damaged another vehicle over the weekend when a children’s slide went airborne and struck oncoming traffic.

2 weeks ago

High synthetic chemical levels halt Presque Isle water district’s sludge spreading

Presque Isle Utilities District has to find an alternative for disposing of its wastewater sludge after soil from fields long used to spread the substance tested higher than the state-mandated threshold for the PFOS family of “forever chemicals.”

2 weeks ago

Outdoor calendar – August 10-18, 2019

Outdoor calendar – August 10-18, 2019

2 weeks ago

Central Aroostook Chamber plans ‘Eggs ‘n Issues’ Aug. 7

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce will host its next Eggs 'n Issues breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, in Presque Isle.

2 weeks ago

Photography students share summer projects during special Wintergreen exhibit

The next generation of young photographers showcased their talents with the community recently at Wintergreen Arts Center and discussed the inspiration behind their latest creations.