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Aroostook RSVP, Agency on Aging offers hot meal, reserved parking during parade

Taking advantage of the popularity of Presque Isle’s holiday light parade, leaders of Aroostook RSVP are serving up a hot meal prior to the upcoming event in hopes of raising money and awareness for the volunteer-driven organization.

Last chance for deer hunting

The last three days of November and the first three of December combine to form this year’s week of muzzleloader season for whitetail deer in Aroostook County.

NMCC shares ‘A Story Worth Telling’ at this year’s annual Foundation Dinner

On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 17 NMCC hosted the annual Foundation Dinner, where “A Story Worth Telling” was shared. The evening began with a Foundation board meeting followed by social time where guests visited student displays highlighting the following programs:

UMPI hosts science seminar on rare earth elements discovery

The University of Maine at Presque Isle Lunchtime Science Seminar series will host a talk by Dr. Chunzeng Wang, UMPI Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Folsom Hall 201 (the GIS Lab).

Cary awarded year two of lung cancer screening grant

Cary Medical Center has received the second year of funding to increase awareness related to Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening. The award of $20,000 will help support a broad range of health information activities along with a professional education program in the spring of 2023.

SAD 1 announces hockey officials acceptance of MPA contract and goes over NAEP scores

Presque Isle High School has enough players for a junior varsity hockey team for the first time in a while, the SAD 1 superintendent told the school board Tuesday, Nov. 22.

There’s a new way for County residents to help pay rising electricity bills

This year has seen a high cost placed on Maine residents utility bills like electricity and gas, combined with the rising costs for food.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of November 23, 2022

75 Years Ago - Nov. 20, 1947 Charles C. DeLong received an award — Charles C. DeLong, of this city, was awarded the coveted Nash Ten Point Award for outstanding automobile service as a Nash dealer.

Lighthouse expands homeless youth services in Aroostook

The Northern Lighthouse Inc. has been awarded a grant to begin a transitional living program for homeless youth. The program, which targets young people ages 16 to 21, will be located on 14 Main St. in Mars Hill, next to The Northern Lighthouse’s Safe Harbor Shelter.

Fort Fairfield town manager responds to concerns about library changes

Days after the Fort Fairfield Town Council voted to terminate the library director, Interim Town Manager Dan Foster assured the library board of trustees the library would remain open to the community, even with limited hours.

Collins visits PI in push to fund Agency on Aging outreach

If Congress approves in 2023, Aroostook County seniors will find more services in communities near where they live.

Gracie Fighter Jiu Jitsu opens martial arts gym on Main Street

Gracie Fighter Jiu-Jitsu opened a second gym in Aroostook County on Sept. 12 where the business offers beginner-level training classes to kids and adults.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, including the following.

The longest-serving councilor

It is perhaps fitting, with the recent elections to Presque Isle City Council, that we speak about the longest serving City Council member in Presque Isle’s history. Allen Crane Tibbetts Wilson was born in Bangor, Maine on March 23, 1866. He was one of five children and, after marriage, had five of his own.

Chamber declares ‘Plaid Friday’

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce has announced a new plan to prioritize local businesses. Plaid Friday is Nov. 25. While the idea may have originated in California, it has now spread to local towns across the country.

Reed Gallery presents ‘Warhol Revisited’

The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Art Gallery will present “Warhol Revisited,” a selection from its collection of original artworks by renowned American artist Andy Warhol, from Dec. 2 to Jan. 27, 2023. The exhibition will feature black-and-white photographs, Polaroids, and original screen prints.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 7-13, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov. 7-13, including the following.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, March 2022

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse in March.

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