Presque Isle

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Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of June 26, 2024

25 Years Ago – June 30, 1999
Local trio earned accreditation — Denise Green and Julie Freeman of Presque Isle and Shellie Doody-Corriveau of Caribou, teachers at Aroostook Gymnastics in Caribou, had all attended the USA Gymnastics Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop, an important step in self-education.

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Adopt-a-Cat Month

June is Adopt-a-Cat Month. It’s also generally a month that marks the height of “kitten season,” when large litters of kittens are born and often end up in animal shelters.  

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Kids raise record amount for heart health

Eva Hoyt Zippel Elementary School held an assembly on June 6 to celebrate Kids Heart Challenge, during which students raised more than $17,000 for the American Heart Association. 

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The mill workers

Settlers in New England harnessed the power of river rapids by building earthen dams. They used that power to operate mills. These mills dotted the landscape and provided employment for local people. 

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Muncey earns Property and Casualty License

MARS HILL, Maine – Lisa Hutchinson, VP Insurance Services & Southern Aroostook District supervisor for F. A. Peabody Insurance, is pleased to announce that Naomi Muncey has earned her Property and Casualty License. Muncey joined FA Peabody Insurance in August of 2023 as part of the reception team. In that role, she provided excellent front […]

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The County Crossword for June 26, 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.

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In praise of UMPI’s growth

To the editor:
I am writing to congratulate the University of Maine at Presque Isle for graduating its largest class ever last month.