6 years ago
New PI Guard building starts construction despite cost increase
Construction has begun on the new Maine Army National Guard readiness center, even as builder bids bumped the price up to $18.5 million.
Stories by Anthony Brino
6 years ago
PIHS students to host candidates forum
The candidates running for state House and Senate and for county sheriff will share their ideas for governance at a forum hosted by Presque Isle High School students on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
6 years ago
UMPI speaker promotes alternative farming with less work
The University of Maine Presque Isle’s latest distinguished lecture speaker, Mark Shepard, thinks that everyone everywhere could be growing more food, with less work.
6 years ago
With trail work, Nordic Heritage Center sets sights on races
Several ski trails at the Nordic Heritage Center are being changed and widened as part of a plan for the four season trail center to host new college and Olympic-level ski races, as well as another World Cup Biathlon.
6 years ago
Presque Isle man dies from injuries after being ejected in car accident
A 56-year-old Presque Isle man died Saturday afternoon after he was ejected from the vehicle he was riding in when it was struck from behind on Centerline Road, according to the Presque Isle Police Department.
6 years ago
Renovated PI inn now SureStay Hotel
The former Budget Traveler Inn in Presque Isle has a new owner, new renovations and a new name, the SureStay Hotel by Best Western.
6 years ago
Small crowd attends hearing on $15 million PI school bond package
With two public hearings down and one to go, MSAD 1 officials continue to make the case for a $15 million bond package that would pay for expanding Presque Isle Middle School into a pre-K to 8 facility while closing two Presque Isle elementary schools.
6 years ago
MSAD 1 holds first hearing on $15 million bond proposal
About 30 people attended MSAD 1’s first public hearing on the right-sizing bond proposal at Mapleton Elementary School Wednesday night, discussing the idea for a pre-K to 8 school and its impact on local taxes.
6 years ago
NMDC working on Bangor to Fort Kent bike route designation
State and local officials are working on creating a 320-mile bike route from Bangor to Fort Kent as part of an effort to boost tourism in northern Maine.
6 years ago
Final MSAD 1 harvest break causing uncertainty for farmers
With the harvest in full swing, Presque Isle potato farmer Shannon Staples said this year’s crop is so far looking “not bad.”
