Stories by Contributed

4 months ago

School supply donation

The Presque Isle Kiwanis Club recently visited Pine Street Elementary School with a delivery of school supplies.

4 months ago

Why it’s good to plant trees in the fall

As summer starts to wind down, fall outdoor projects come into focus: time to start putting perennials to bed, time to pull the bygone annuals, time to sharpen and clean tools. And time to plant a tree — or two. 

4 months ago

Elks plan soccer shoot-out

The Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954’s annual soccer shoot-out will take place starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the University of Maine Presque Isle.

4 months ago

Retiree group plans regional meeting

The Maine Association of Retirees will hold its annual regional meeting from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Presque Isle.

4 months ago

Party over people

To the editor:
I find the clown show called the Harris/Walz campaign embarrassing. They remind me of how kindergarten children act during recess. The thought of these two in charge of our country is frightening.

4 months ago

Houlton cross country shines at Ellsworth Invitational

ELLSWORTH, Maine — The Houlton High School/Greater Houlton Christian Academy cross country teams kicked off the season in strong form at the 2024 Ellsworth Invitational on Saturday, September 7, marking a successful opening weekend. Competing in their first varsity meet of the year, both the boys’ and girls’ teams delivered impressive performances. In the girls’ […]

4 months ago

Houlton girls top Madawaska

HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton High School/Greater Houlton Christian Academy girls soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 4-1 victory vs. Madawaska High School on Friday, September 6. Shiretowners junior Mylee Sylvia scored all four goals. Junior Amelia Flewelling and freshman Keitonya Skepple both had an assist. The Houlton boys lost vs. Madawaska 8-0 […]