6 months ago
RSU 39 board avoids massive staff cuts while passing $23.3M budget
The $23,354,101 budget is a 5.9% increase from last year’s total of $22 million.
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6 months ago
Fiddlehead Festival will be held in Presque Isle May 17-18
The two-day event includes the popular Aroostook River Fun Run, which boasts a river race, 5K run/walk and a bicycle ride.
6 months ago
Former Washburn cop accused of falsifying records gets new court date
Chandler Cole was arrested in March for allegedly falsifying records in the case of Erik Foote, who was missing for nearly three months before his body was found near the Aroostook River in Caribou on April 23.
6 months ago
Police identify woman found dead along Penobscot River
Amanda Haney was born in Houlton and graduated from Hodgdon High School and the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
6 months ago
Aroostook program teaches older people how to speak up for change
During the free series, participants discussed issues that affect older people, heard from municipal and government leaders, learned how to navigate the web for information, and practiced speaking and networking skills.
6 months ago
Fort Kent schools delayed on Wednesday after nearby gunshots reported
Fort Kent Police Chief Michael DeLena said the matter was resolved without incident at roughly 7:30 a.m. and no arrests or charges were made.
6 months ago
Van Buren gearing up for second ‘Christmas in July’
The summer celebration is set for July 27 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Van Buren Boat Landing.
6 months ago
RSU 29 board approves $16.4 million budget with teacher cuts and increased local share
The $16.4 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25 is up from last year’s $16 million to cover a $1.1 million shortfall.
6 months ago
Van Buren officials make $46,930 payment to fire station engineers
VAN BUREN, Maine – Van Buren officials voted on May 1 to pay Presque Isle-based BR Smith Associates $46,930 for part of their engineering work on a new fire station. BR Smith Associates has been working with the town on this project for over a year, and Town Manager Luke Dyer suggested paying them for […]
6 months ago
Presque Isle restaurant owner named Maine’s Mother of the Year
Sherry Sullivan, who co-owns and operates Governor’s and Ferris BBQ restaurants in Presque Isle, is one of 50 state Mothers of the Year recognized by national nonprofit American Mothers Inc.
