2 weeks ago
Let’s pay it forward
It started as a bad day. I engaged in the usual grousing about ice on the windshield, the defrost not warming fast enough, and the neighborhood critters reveling in the trash waiting at the side of the road.
Presque Isle
2 weeks ago
Aroostook service agency aims to dispel myths about homeless people
The Aroostook County Action Program recently released a report on Norman L. Fournier Place showing tenant demographics.
2 weeks ago
Dirigo Reads partners with Governor’s Restaurants to give books to kids for Read a New Book Month
Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year, is partnering with Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery for Read a New Book Month. To celebrate the month, Dirigo Reads will be at all Governor’s Restaurant locations on Saturday, December 14 from […]
2 weeks ago
Presque Isle budget faces another round of cuts
Presque Isle city councilors on Wednesday tabled a decision on the 2025 budget until department heads cut another $129,000.
2 weeks ago
The County Community Players production of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ brings the spirit of the season to life
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – This holiday season, the timeless classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is being reimagined in an innovative and interactive production that promises to engage audiences like never before. The County Community Players will be taking “A Christmas Carol” around Aroostook County, offering a fresh, immersive twist on the beloved story […]
2 weeks ago
Vigil planned for missing 14-year-old New Sweden girl
The vigil for Stefanie Damron will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at New Sweden First Baptist Church, 17 Westmanland Road.
2 weeks ago
Presque Isle airport sees record passenger numbers in November
A total of 1,739 people boarded flights at the airport last month, Airport Director Scott Wardwell said.
2 weeks ago
Stuck truck closes road in Fort Fairfield
A tractor trailer became stuck and police closed the road to help the driver and allow road crews to spread salt and sand.
2 weeks ago
Fort Fairfield man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of infant son
Stanley Hazell, 25, entered the plea last week in Aroostook County Superior Court before Justice Stephen Nelson.
2 weeks ago
Maine Potato Board names Tapley as executive director
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Maine Potato Board has announced Jeannie Tapley as its new executive director, succeeding Don Flannery who retired in October. Tapley’s appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Board and the Maine potato industry, as she transitions to the new role while bringing years of experience with the […]
