5 years ago
Hundreds vote in presidential primary and vaccine referendum
Hundreds in Presque Isle and surrounding communities came out to vote in both the presidential primaries and the Maine Question 1 vaccine exemption referendum.
Stories by David Marino Jr.
5 years ago
Recidivism, adjusting to life outside top Prisoner Re-Entry Network discussion at meeting
The Maine Prisoner Re-Entry Network, which helps those leaving prison or jail reintegrate after incarceration, held its first local meeting at the Aroostook County Action Program in Presque Isle on Wednesday
5 years ago
Presque Isle upsets No. 1 seed Hampden Academy in Class B North semifinals
WATERVILLE, Maine — The Presque Isle High School hockey team beat Hampden Academy 4-1 in the Class B North semifinals at Colby College in Waterville on Friday, in what was a remarkable upset by Presque Isle against a division leading team with only one loss on the season.
5 years ago
Three arrested by DEA after monthslong methamphetamine investigation
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency agents arrested three people in Topsham on Thursday on various methamphetamine charges after a monthslong investigation into the sale of methamphetamine from the Midcoast to Aroostook County, said Stephen McCausland, spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety.
5 years ago
High schools across Aroostook County participate in Titan Challenge
Students from seven Aroostook County high schools traveled to the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Wednesday to participate in the 14th annual Junior Achievement of Maine–Titan Challenge.
5 years ago
National investment company awards $10,000 to Central Aroostook Association
Last week, national investment solutions company AssetMark announced it would donate $10,000 to the Central Aroostook Association, after awarding Brian Hamel its Community Inspiration Award.
5 years ago
Maine Legislature unanimously passes Central Aroostook Ambulance Services bill
The Maine House and Senate unanimously passed a bill approving the creation of a semi-municipal ambulance service for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and E Plantation on Thursday.
5 years ago
Presque Isle beats Gardiner in hockey Class B North quarterfinal
The Presque Isle ice hockey team beat Gardiner 4-3 in a Class B North quarterfinal Tuesday after a third-period comeback at the Northern Maine Forum.
5 years ago
Presque Isle Fire Department saves dog after fire damages Presque Isle duplex
A stove fire caused extensive damage to a duplex on Micmac Drive in Presque Isle on Tuesday, but the Presque Isle Fire Department was able to save a dog who was inside.
5 years ago
Bowers Funeral Home establishing new location in Presque Isle
A new funeral home is scheduled to open in Presque Isle this week and it is with a name familiar to many in The County.
