Presque Isle

2 months ago

New England’s whalers

The New England Historic Genealogical Society recently announced a new database available to their subscribers, Offshore Whaling Crew Lists, 1799-1927. 

2 months ago

Helping to build responder skills

This past April, the Presque Isle Fire Department proudly began hosting the Central Aroostook Firefighter I and II program, a training program designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of both career and volunteer firefighters throughout Aroostook County.  

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Aroostook Creative Network to host reception for Aroostook County artists

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Creative Network will host a reception for County artists on October 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Wintergreen Arts Center during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. The reception is open to the public. Live music to be performed by Betrand Laurence, an artist, musician, and composer who resides […]

2 months ago

St Peter graduates from Washburn University

TOPEKA, Kansas — Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its summer 2024 graduating class. These students completed their courses for certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees —more than 300 from Washburn University, Washburn University School of Law and Washburn Institute of Technology. Sidney St Peter from Ashland graduated with a certificate […]

2 months ago

2nd Annual Walk for Hospice raises over $60,000 for the Aroostook House of Comfort

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is proud to announce that the 2nd Annual Walk for Hospice, presented by Event Sponsor McCrum Family Holdings, LLC, raised over $60,000 in support of the Aroostook House of Comfort. Held in memory of Dr. David Jones, the event was a powerful and moving tribute to those […]

2 months ago

Easton anticipates new fire station if federal funding comes through

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine and vice chair of the Senate appropriations committee, announced in July the committee had advanced public safety funds, including those for Easton, as part of the 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill.

2 months ago

NMCC celebrates Practical Nursing Class of 2024 at Pinning Ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College honored the Practical Nursing Class of 2024 at its annual Pinning Ceremony on Friday, September 13. The event celebrated the graduates’ achievements in a challenging program, many of whom worked full-time jobs and supported families while pursuing their education. The Practical Nursing Class of 2024 included Cheyenne […]

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The County Crossword for Sept. 18, 2024

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.