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Presque Isle Elks Soccer Shoot is Sunday

On Sunday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m., the University of Maine at Presque Isle will again host, behind Gentile Hall on the Presque Isle campus, the Soccer Shoot penalty kicking contest sponsored by the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge No. 1954.

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Blaine, Mars Hill move ahead with community center

The effort by Blaine and Mars Hill to build a new community center is moving into the conceptual design phase this fall, with a likelihood of a bond referendum going to voters in mid-2020, said Mars Hill town manager David Cyr. 

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Former detective sergeant to host book readings, signings at Presque Isle libraries

Maine mystery author Bruce Robert Coffin will host book readings on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Northern Maine Community College and the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle.

11 hours ago

The pesticide Maine potato farmers use to control disease is being banned around the world

University of Maine Cooperative Extension crops specialist Steven Johnson is letting the region's potato growers know that they might consider changing the ways they control the disease late blight in the coming years. 

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Presque Isle historian recalls landmark balloon launch from local potato field

More than 40 years ago, the first balloon to successfully complete a transatlantic flight launched from a large potato field on the Spragueville Road in Presque Isle.

23 hours ago

Huskies win season-opener

The Aroostook Huskies, a football club featuring student athletes from Central Aroostook, Presque Isle, Caribou Limestone, Van Buren and Washburn,  took the long bus ride to Berlin, New Hampshire Saturday, Sept. 14, and came away with an exciting 16-15 victory over the Gladiators.

23 hours ago

Weekly digital jigsaw ~ Literacy Tea at UMPI ~ Star-Herald

Hannah Tanguay, 7, of Mapleton strikes a pose as "Anne of Green Gables" during the Literacy Tea at UMPI on Saturday.

1 day ago

UMPI presents UNITY Project art installation

An interactive art installation that celebrates the differences that tie people together returns to the University of Maine at Presque Isle this September and all are invited to help “build” the structure

1 day ago

102 years of family

More than 100 years of family was recently on display at Gardiner Nursing Home

1 day ago

UMPI receives 5 top rankings from U.S. News and World Report

The University of Maine at Presque Isle has been named one of the top 5 Most Innovative Schools for Regional Colleges in the North, along with four other top rankings, as part of the U.S. News and World Report 2020 Best Colleges list.

1 day ago

County Faces: John Dennis of Presque Isle

Considering the words of wisdom he has received from family members and close friends over the years, John Dennis of Presque Isle recalls advice from his uncle, Martin Dennis, who passed away earlier this year.

2 days ago

NMCC machining student receives job offer and full tuition

A senior precision machining technology student at Northern Maine Community College recently received a full-time job offer.

2 days ago

Literacy tea celebrates popular children’s books, promotes early reading

Hundreds of children and family members filled the Campus Center at the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Saturday to celebrate the joys of reading while raising funds to help other children embark on their own adventures with books.

2 days ago

Freeze watch for Tuesday night, Wednesday morning

Across the state, Mainers are used to the temperatures dipping once September sets in. 

2 days ago

Fourth suspect wanted in connection with Northern Road shooting in Presque Isle

Police have identified a fourth suspect wanted in connection with the Northern Road shooting on Monday, Sept. 9, that left one victim in critical condition. 

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Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 16, 2019

101 Years Ago - Sept. 19, 1918 Supreme Court vacancy filled -- The vacancy on the Supreme Bench was filled by Gov. Milliken by the appointment of Hon. L. P. Deasy of Bar Harbor, who had for a long time been prominent in the business and public life of his section of the State.

2 days ago

Sorority donates to Aroostook House of Comfort

Maine Torchbearer Epsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on Sept. 12 at the home of Judy Kenney, chapter president. 

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Amid a population decline, first-year college students spark hope for a growing future in The County

Growing concerns of a declining population in Aroostook County over the last decade has led community leaders to establish programs encouraging young people to remain in The County.