Presque Isle

6 days ago

The importance of tradition

Liz Wehmeyer describes her foray into what is now a full-time farming venture as a slippery slope.

6 days ago

Dealing with unorganized township records

I recently had a query regarding unorganized township records. Maine has 424 unorganized townships and territories with more than 9,000 residents in 12 counties, mainly in the northern half of the state. 

6 days ago

Peace of mind in a disaster

We hope everyone has had the chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful summer days that we have had. 

6 days ago

Lions gear up for Balloon Fest

The Mapleton Lions Club’s Lions Den will be open Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28 and 29, at the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest on the Northern Maine Fairgrounds in Presque Isle. 

6 days ago

Peace Park Pavilion dedicated to honor Powers

The Peace Park Committee announced the dedication of the newly completed Peace Park Pavilion in honor of Tom Powers, a cherished community member and tireless advocate for the revitalization of Presque Isle, including the Peace Park project.

The words "Mainely Outdoors" shown in the upper-left shown over a photo of a river with trees along the banks and a bird swimming in the river.
6 days ago

Awesome August bass action

I spent the first 17 years of my life in Robinson village, 100 yards from Prestile Stream, one of the finest limestone book trout waterways in Maine, perhaps New England.

6 days ago

Washburn sailor supports Navy fighter jet mission

Every sailor’s story of naval service is unique. For Command Master Chief Conrad Hunt, his story has ties to Washburn, where he learned skills and values that are foundational to success in the Navy.

6 days ago

Presque Isle society relaunches historical tour

It’s been almost 20 years since they were originally installed, but the green historic markers that comprise Presque Isle Historical Society’s self-guided walking tour of the historic downtown are back and even better than before.  

6 days ago

No one should be stuck at work

To the editor:
On the morning of Aug. 5, I was stuck by a discarded syringe while cleaning a public  restroom during my shift here in Presque Isle.