6 years ago
Bicyclists start 325-mile ride through Aroostook County
The 450 bicyclists participating in BikeMaine’s 325-mile ride through Aroostook County started their trek in cool, sunny weather Sunday morning.
Stories by Anthony Brino
6 years ago
Suspect in April car chase escaped from hospital
A man who led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high speed chase in Fort Fairfield in April was accidentally discharged from a Bangor hospital after the incident and remains wanted for arrest, according to Fort Fairfield police chief Shawn Newell.
6 years ago
State investigating fire at logging site south of PI
The Maine Forest Service and Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a suspicious fire on Labor Day that destroyed a logging service truck in the unorganized territory south of Presque Isle.
6 years ago
County Faces: Raphael Gribetz of Presque Isle
Raphael Gribetz spends a lot of time getting around on a bike. Year-round, no matter the weather, he usually travels for shopping and recreation by bike, saving gas money, emissions and wear-and-tear on his minivan.
6 years ago
PI police chief steps down to focus on campaign for sheriff
Matt Irwin has resigned from the position of Presque Isle police chief in order to focus on his campaign for Aroostook County Sheriff.
6 years ago
BikeMaine to send off riders in good weather
The 450 riders in this year’s BikeMaine tour will enjoy early autumn weather when they arrive in Presque Isle Saturday and start their 325-mile journey through Aroostook County Sunday morning.
6 years ago
Car chase suspect apprehended after two weeks
The suspect in an Aug. 18 car chase that ended in the crash of a stolen vehicle into a home in Presque Isle was arrested by Maine State Police in Woodland Friday.
6 years ago
MSAD 1 to consider taking right-sizing bond project to voters
The Maine School Administrative District 1 board may ask voters this November to approve a bond proposal that would aim to reduce the district’s building costs by moving grades pre-K-8 to the current middle school.
6 years ago
Leisure Village residents share afternoon with chickens
More than 20 residents of the Leisure Village retirement center in Presque Isle shared their Friday afternoon on the last day of August with a group of friendly chickens.
6 years ago
State Street sidewalk reconstruction wrapping up
Public works crews have finished reconstructing the sidewalk on State Street in Presque Isle, with repaving set to happen in September.
