Presque Isle

3 months ago

Wintergreen to feature local artist Caputi in September

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine—Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring the work of local artist Risica Caputi during the month of September. The opening reception of her show will be held on Friday, September 6 from 6–7:45 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. Caputi is a printmaker and human artist living in northern Maine. Born and […]

3 months ago

Wife selling was once an option

In today’s world, divorce is unfortunately a common and accepted occurrence. Not so in years past. Divorce was frowned upon due to Christian principles. 

3 months ago

Expanding our library green spaces

In an exciting development for the community, the Library House at 228 State St. is expanding its gardens and creating a new pocket park. This initiative aims to provide citizens of downtown Presque Isle with a peaceful haven to enjoy lunch or relax in a shaded area. 

3 months ago

Loring represented at Job Corps Leadership Summit

Loring Job Corps student Angel Cortez and Loring Business Engagement Coordinator Roger Felix traveled to Washington, D.C. on August 13. to represent Loring and Job Corps at the annual Job Corps Leadership Summit.

3 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of August 21, 2024

50 Years Ago – August 21, 1974
Dunleady was named to Voices In Vital America — State Representative James P. Dunleavy was asked to join the Honorary Advisory Committee of Voices in Vital America, a national non-profit, non-political, education and charitable organization dedicated to making the American public aware of the plight of our POWs and MIAs and of their families.

3 months ago

Hernandez wins 3 gold medals at Nebraska senior games

James “Chico” Hernandez of Washburn traveled to Nebraska and was one of more than 600 athletes from 27 states who competed at the Nebraska State Senior Games Powerlifting and Track and Field Championships, held August 1-2 at Kearney’s Cross Fit and on the campus of University Nebraska-Kearney.