7 years ago

CAHS twins earn UMPI tuition help

Caitlyn and Caleb Harris of Central Aroostook High School in Mars Hill are among the young Mainers receiving tuition awards under a new program at the University of Maine Presque Isle.

7 years ago

Grant continues economic strategy project for Aroostook, Washington

With a $70,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Northern Maine Development Commission is working on an evolving economic development strategy for Aroostook and Washington counties.

7 years ago

PI police arrest couple, accuse them of making false 911 call to avoid capture

Police arrested a husband and wife, wanted on warrants in other parts of the state, in Presque Isle Friday after officers said the couple led them in a brief chase and made a fake emergency call.

7 years ago

Fort Fairfield approves ATV access route

The Fort Fairfield Town Council approved a new all terrain vehicle access route and is moving ahead with consideration of a fireworks ordinance.

7 years ago

Aroostook keeping an eye on flood risk ahead of ice out

While some waterways in Aroostook County are still frozen enough to drive a snowmobile over, it won’t be long before spring’s thaw and the potential for floods.

7 years ago

New event, education center planned for Crow’s Nest building

The vacant Crow’s Nest restaurant in Presque Isle is set to be converted into multi-purpose educational, events and business space starting this spring.

7 years ago

UMPI, UMFK targeting tuition help

The University of Maine Presque Isle and University of Maine Fort Kent are making inroads in their efforts to help more Maine students afford a higher education.

7 years ago

United wins bid for PI air service

The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding United Airlines a federally-subsidized contract to serve Northern Maine Regional Airport with flights to Newark.