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Bridgewater woman hospitalized after car slips on ice and is pushed into oncoming traffic

A Bridgewater woman was hospitalized early Friday morning after her car spun out on ice and was pushed into oncoming traffic. 

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Aroostook League unveils 2019 Fall accolades

The Aroostook League has unveiled its fall all-star honors for soccer, cross country and golf. Honorees are chosen by a selection committee that includes area coaches. The following student athletes were selected by the Aroostook League committee for honors this year.

3 hours ago

Above normal temperatures and precipitation in October

October finished with above normal temperatures and precipitation for the region, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou.

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Presque Isle Criminal Docket, July 2019

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse during the month of July.

21 hours ago

County Faces: Anne Blanchard of Fort Fairfield

Throughout Anne Blanchard’s experiences as an educator in Aroostook County, she has seen many things come full circle.

21 hours ago

Presque Isle native earns excellence award

Linette Casey, daughter of Gordon and Charlene Buzza of Presque Isle and a 1996 graduate of Presque Isle High School, recently received an Excellence in Character Award from POWERGEN International.

21 hours ago

Tips on finding female ancestors

Finding the maiden name of a female ancestor can be a challenge. Men’s names were recorded in town vital records but the wife was usually listed by her given name only.

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New real estate agency, modular home service opens in Presque Isle

October marked the opening of SG Reality of Maine, a real estate agency and modular home seller, on Main Street in Presque Isle.

2 days ago

Weekly digital jigsaw ~ The gold ball ~ Star-Herald

The Central Aroostook High School boys soccer team poses with the gold ball

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USDA announces multi-million-dollar funding to improve Presque Isle wastewater treatment facility

The United States Department of Agriculture is awarding Presque Isle Utilities District a $6 million grant and a $9.6 million loan to improve the infrastructure of the treatment facility on Dyer Street. 

2 days ago

Boy Scouts collect food for Presque Isle food pantry, hope to help others

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Troop 171 spent much of their Saturday afternoon delivering boxes of food to Grace Interfaith Food Table in Presque Isle, to help those dealing with food insecurity in the region.

3 days ago

Huskies secure playoff victory

The Aroostook Huskies hosted the Damariscotta Eagles Saturday at Northern Maine Community College in a Maine Independent Football League playoff and the home team did not disappoint.

3 days ago

Outstanding business leaders to be recognized at Junior Achievement’s 5th annual Maine Business Hall of Fame

Since 1990, Junior Achievement of Maine’s Business Hall of Fame has honored the state’s most distinguished businessmen and women for their outstanding contributions to free enterprise and the promise of a better, stronger society. 

3 days ago

Schools, businesses shutter due to first storm of season

Schools, businesses, and organizations shuttered across Aroostook County for the first time since last winter after a major storm battered the region on Tuesday.

3 days ago

No fat cats

Is your cat a little on the “heavy” side? Would Kitty be a good candidate for winning the “Fattest Cat Contest”?  Not only would it hurt Kitty’s feelings, it’s just plain unhealthy to be a fat feline. The pressure and stress of Kitty’s extra weight on her bones, muscles and internal organs could actually shorten her life span.

3 days ago

Disappearing work ethic

To the editor: As per the article “Work ethic needs polishing” [Walkabout Aroostook by Paula Brewer, Sept. 4] -- We used to have a work ethic. Now it is replaced by a very strong sense of entitlement.

3 days ago

Presque Isle Elks Lodge holds annual Veterans Day dinner

Members of the Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954 welcomed veterans, service members and their families for a special dinner Monday evening to commemorate Veterans Day.

3 days ago

What has happened to mankind?

To the editor: On Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at 1 p.m., my granddaughter, Hadley, who is a brain cancer survivor, was crossing Academy Street from Canterbury Street to go cat-sit a neighbor’s cat. She lost her balance in the middle of Academy Street because of the ruts in the road. Hadley fell face-first with injuries to her face, knees and arms.