By Joshua Archer
Special to The Star-Herald
AUGUSTA, Maine — A $6 million federal investment will help private forestland owners reduce the impacts of flooding on road networks and restore more than 250 miles of fish habitat in northern and eastern Maine, the partners in the Maine Aquatic Connectivity Restoration Project announced December 21, 2016.
By Kathryn Olmstead
When Martie Pritchard of Chapman decided to consult residents of the Leisure Village retirement community in Presque Isle for feedback on a book she was writing, she ignited an interest in storytelling that has taken on a life (and form) of its own.
By Ernie Clark
Bangor Daily News
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Former athletes in sports ranging from hockey and wrestling to basketball, baseball and soccer are represented among the 2017 Presque Isle High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Tuesday, Dec. 27
Shead 63, Fort Fairfield 22
The Aroostook County Snowdogs’ Special Olympic basketball team will square off against the Presque Isle High School girls this afternoon at 3 p.m. at PIHS.
The Aroostook Mûsterds awarded its 2016 Runner of the Year trophy to a first-timer in Bruce Clark of Houlton.
Clark ran in all eight of the 2016 County Challenge Series races, winning his 50-59 age group in all but one of them. Additionally, nominees pointed to Clark as being “quiet, dedicated, a major participant, and always supportive of others. He exemplifies what a Mûsterd is and does.”
Since before the new year, the traffic lights at Main and State streets in downtown Presque Isle have been flashing yellow and red, respectively, adding another bit of complexity to the intersection along with the recent snowfall.
Paul Mark Devine DEVINE, Paul Mark, 54, South Portland, December 27, 2016. Services are private. Donations can be made to the Singapore American School Sports Program for the benefit of IASAS financial aid. Arrangements are under the care of the Cote Funeral Home, Saco, ME.
Herbert H. ‘Herb’ Plummer PLUMMER, Herbert H., 70, Maine and Florida, at Orlando, FL, December 28, 2016. Per Herb’s request, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the JDRF, or the charity of your choice, in his name.
Tsugiko Prior PRIOR, Tsugiko, 83, Presque Isle, December 26, 2016. Services will take place at Irvington Memorial Cemetery in Freemont, CA. Arrangements are under the care of the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
