Maine agencies launch ‘drive sober’ plan
The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is working with Maine law enforcement agencies to raise awareness of the dangers of impaired driving in a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign now through Sept. 1.
Presque Isle
A morning in the sky at the Crown of Maine Balloon Festival|
Around them rose nearly a dozen other balloons, dotting the early morning sky with splashes of color and officially kicking off the 2025 Crown of Maine Balloon Festival.
Aroostook man convicted of killing his girlfriend dies in Maine State Prison
Jaime was convicted on Nov. 15, 2013, of the brutal stabbing and beating death of his girlfriend.
Presque Isle Council appoints new councilor for 3-month term
Among the candidates were a former city manager, a hairdresser, a health care worker, a bus driver, a retiree and several previous City Council candidates.
Egypt Road crossing to close temporarily
That portion of road will be closed to construct a new bridge to replace the current failing culvert.
Presque Isle rescinds new airline recommendation process experts called illegal
“I can admit when I made a mistake, and I made a mistake on this,” Harold Hull, one of three councilors who originally voted to approve the policy, said.
Crown of Maine Balloon Fest returns to brighten Aroostook skies
“Hot air balloons are magical, whether you are three years old and you’re seeing one for the first time or you’re 70 years old and sitting on your deck drinking coffee and one flies overhead.”
The County Crossword for Aug. 20, 2025
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
Mi’kmaq Nation welcomes all for 31st Mawiomi
“Mawiomi,” which means “gathering,” aims to reflect the beauty, strength, spirit and endurance of the Mi’kmaq culture.
A legacy Presque Isle lumber yard will be auctioned in September
The business appears to have closed in April or May of this year.