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What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of June 14, 2021

Wednesday, June 16 ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, free Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Local athletes compete in state track and field championships

The state track and field championships were held at Brewer High School for Class C and Morse High School in Bath for Class B on Saturday, June 5.

Red Cross plans local blood drives

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise and deplete the nation’s blood inventory.

FF graduates encouraged to remember community, embrace new opportunities

Twenty-one students from Fort Fairfield High School said their final goodbyes on Sunday to the teachers and administrators who have helped shaped much of their lives thus far.

Washburn residents vote in favor of establishing marijuana ordinance

Washburn now has an ordinance that will regulate both recreational and medical marijuana businesses in the town.

PIHS graduates urged to embrace perseverance, determination in the years ahead

Through many emotional speeches and music performances, Presque Isle High School's Class of 2021 said goodbye while also looking forward to brighter futures ahead.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, February 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in February.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 10-16, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of May 10-16, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 24-30, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of May 24-30, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 31-June 6, 2021

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

Hornets defeat Southern Aroostook in softball quarterfinal

Top-ranked Ashland improved to 15-0 on the season Thursday as the Hornets beat No. 8 Southern Aroostook 12-6 in a Class D North quarterfinal.

Presque Isle man sentenced on federal drug charges

A Presque Isle man was sentenced in federal court last week for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark said.

SAD 1 approves district budget, recognizes retiring employees

SAD 1 school board and community members approved the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and paid tribute to nearly a dozen retiring employees during their most recent meeting Wednesday.

BigRock receives funds to offer snowshoeing

BigRock Mountain has received a $10,000 grant from combined funds at the Maine Community Foundation, which will be used to open snowshoeing trails and purchase rental snowshoeing equipment.

Hodgdon scores 28 in softball victory over Fort Fairfield

Not to be outdone by the Hodgdon boys baseball win over Fort Fairfield earlier in the day, Hodgdon’s girls softball team logged an impressive victory of their own.

Hodgdon baseball breezes past Fort Fairfield

The weather was hot on Tuesday, June 8, and so was the Hodgdon batting, as the Hawks handily defeated visiting Fort Fairfield by a score of 10-0 in the two teams’ playoff matchup.

Rental registration process takes shape in Presque Isle

As planned earlier this year, the Presque Isle Rental Housing Working Group presented a rental report to the Presque Isle City Council last week, which included a clearly defined rental housing application process for landlords.

Customer Service Award

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently presented a Customer Service Award to Mike’s and Sons in Presque Isle.

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