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‘Mary’s Mile’ adds winding, lit path through Presque Isle’s Riverside Park

The one-mile extension to the bike and walking path near Riverside Drive in Presque Isle is nearly complete and residents are already using it, Presque Isle Parks and Recreation director Gene Cronin said Thursday.

Cross country runners hold final County meet

The Caribou boys and girls captured the Aroostook League Championships Saturday in a meet hosted by the Vikings.

Northern Maine Community College to broadcast fall open house via local TV

In an effort to minimize the community’s exposure to COVID-19, Northern Maine Community College has decided to deliver their annual open house event on Thursday, Nov. 5, in an unconventional format this year—via television networks NBC, CBS, and FOX, through a partnership with local television.

House District 151 candidate profiles

The candidates on the ballot for Maine House District 151, which encompasses Allagash, Ashland, Eagle Lake, Fort Kent, Masardis, New Canada, Portage Lake, St. Francis, Wallagrass and Plantations of Garfield, Nashville, Oxbow, St. John and Winterville, plus the unorganized territory of Northwest Aroostook, are incumbent Rep. John Martin, a Democrat, and his challenger, Republican Kevin Bushey.

Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff campaigns in Aroostook County

Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff campaigned in Aroostook County on Saturday, becoming one of the most prominent campaign surrogates to visit Maine during the presidential cycle.

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. reports third quarter results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced third-quarter earnings of $2.45 million or $0.75 per common share. Total assets reached $939.2 million.

Soccer season winds to a close with playoff schedule set

The regular season is rapidly winding to a close for local soccer teams, giving a clearer picture for the upcoming Aroostook League playoffs.

Secretary Dunlap notifies motorists of updated vehicle registration deadlines

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is advising motorists to be aware of vehicle registration deadlines, as Gov. Janet Mills has issued an updated executive order regarding those requirements, which had previously been altered in response to office closures due to the pandemic response.

Maine Hunger Dialogue focuses on college student food and housing insecurity

The Maine Hunger Dialogue will convene by webinar from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 23. The event is free and open to the public.

Wintergreen partners with ARTS to provide after-school transportation

Starting in November, Aroostook Regional Transportation System will provide area children with transportation to Wintergreen Art Center's weekly after-school program.

NRCS offers opportunities to conserve deer in Aroostook, Washington counties

If you are interested in deer conservation, then this initiative is just for you. The 2021 deer initiative is focused on improving winter habitat conditions for white-tailed deer that occur within the northern limits of their range -- Aroostook and Washington counties.

2020 Tongren Scholarships announced for students in Aroostook County

The Maine Community Foundation announces recipients of the Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County. The fund provides renewable support to graduating seniors of high schools in Aroostook County who are pursuing post-secondary education.

City plants yellow tulips for hope

The Yellow Tulip Project focuses on smashing the stigma that surrounds mental illness and building a community where people realize there is help and hope out there.

NMCC names dean’s list students for spring 2020

Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2020 spring semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a 3.2 grade-point-average or above.

SAGE to present women’s suffrage road trip program

SAGE (Seniors Achieving Greater Education) from the University of Maine at Presque Isle will offer their membership the presentation “We Demand: America’s First Cross-Country Automobile Trip for a Cause” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Shires, Huskies meet on the gridiron

It was not the football season teams may have hoped for, but the Houlton Shires and Aroostook Huskies at least were able to play some games this fall, in an abbreviated manner.

Agency on Aging hosts virtual annual meeting

For the first time in its 47-year history, Aroostook Agency on Aging’s annual Meeting was conducted virtually Monday under the direction of Rev. Dr. Ken Phelps, president of the board.

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of October 20, 2020

75 Years Ago - Oct. 25, 1945 Mapleton man enrolled at University in England -- Sergeant Clifford H. Keirstead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar R. Keirstead of Mapleton, and a former student of both the Universities of Maine and Maryland, enrolled at Shrivenham American University in England where the second two-month term opened Oct. 8 with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students.

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