4 months ago
The County Crossword for July 17, 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.
Presque Isle
4 months ago
Presque Isle airport gets $600K grant for paving upgrades
The airport will use the Department of Transportation grant to upgrade its paved terminal area in preparation for larger jet service.
4 months ago
29 County artists receive micro grants from Aroostook Creative Network
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Creative Network Micro-Grant Program recently awarded micro-grants up to $1,000 maximum to 29 artists who live and work in Aroostook County. Grantees are: Elizabeth Allen, Silver Ridge (Pottery); Bernadette Anderson, Houlton (Ink and Digital); Morgain Bailey, Presque Isle (Photography and Painting); Susan Beaulier, Ashland (Enameled Metal Jewelry); Casey Blackstone, […]
4 months ago
UMFK students named to the fall 2023 Dean’s List
Fort Kent, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have made the UMFK Dean’s & Academic Recognition Lists,” said UMFK’s President Deb Hedeen. “The Dean’s List includes full-time students who […]
4 months ago
Flag ordinance needs further discussion, Presque Isle council says
Following the second public hearing on the proposal on July 10, the Presque Isle City Council voted to table adopting the ordinance until more people have a chance to review it.
4 months ago
Aroostook House of Comfort announces 2nd annual Walk for Hospice
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation, owner of the Aroostook House of Comfort, is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Walk for Hospice will take place on Saturday, September 14 at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle. All proceeds will benefit the Aroostook House of Comfort. This year’s event is presented by […]
4 months ago
Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield pitmasters take top BBQ cook-off trophies
The sixth annual event, sponsored by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, took place on the first day of the Maine Potato Blossom Festival in Fort Fairfield.
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Child care providers in Aroostook are about to get much-needed help
The Aroostook County Child Care Resource Center at United Way’s Presque Isle building will open later this summer to assist aspiring providers with state-mandated licensing, keeping a running list of providers and training a new cohort of substitute child care workers.
4 months ago
Haines family plans Fort Fairfield gathering
The descendants of J. Wingate Haines and Mary Briggs will hold a momentous gathering this summer in Fort Fairfield.
4 months ago
Baseball group ‘shocked and confused’ after wrongly announcing former Maine athlete’s death
Baseball for All posted on June 28 that University of Maine at Presque Isle graduate and baseball star Ghazaleh “Oz” Sailors had died, and that it had created a fund in her honor to help young female baseball players.
