7 years ago
UMPI starting agriculture degree, halfway toward greenhouse
This fall the University of Maine Presque Isle will start offering a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and is also expecting to open a new research greenhouse.
Stories by Anthony Brino
7 years ago
Canadian firm looking for signs of mine potential
Since last December, Wolfden Resources geologist Art Hamilton has been studying drilling samples from 500 million-year-old volcanic rock near Pickett Mountain in northeastern Penobscot County.
7 years ago
Presque Isle High School investigates, find no credibility of threat
A 2-year-old comment by a PIHS student that sparked recent discussion on social media over possible threats led to an investigation that found no current threat of violence, according to police and school district officials.
7 years ago
Hurricane evacuees find refuge in Aroostook
Displaced by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Eric and Elizabeth Marcan are making a new life in Madawaska.
7 years ago
PI woman hospitalized after collision
A 60-year-old woman remains hospitalized in Bangor following a collision with an SUV on State Road in Presque Isle.
7 years ago
Old Town man charged in Fort Fairfield auto theft
Police arrested an Old Town man Friday, accusing him of stealing a company vehicle from the Advance Auto Parts store in Fort Fairfield.
7 years ago
State police helping Aroostook schools prepare for shooting incidents
More than 50 people gathered at Central Aroostook High School’s music room Tuesday night to learn about how they could mitigate the worst of an unlikely but potentially devastating school shooting.
7 years ago
Central Aroostook maple producers getting to work
After a few late February thaws, some maple syrup producers in central Aroostook County started tapping their trees early and are now hoping March brings bountiful running sap.
7 years ago
First hospice facility in Aroostook nears final stretch to open
The Aroostook House of Comfort is getting ready to open as northern Maine’s first hospice facility.
7 years ago
Fort Fairfield pavillion turned over to Bluegrass Fest family
Fort Fairfield’s multi-use Farm Park pavilion, previously set for demolition, has been transferred to the Rogeski family known for hosting the County Bluegrass Fest at the property.
