5 months ago
Heat wave could bring record breaking temperatures to Aroostook
Fort Kent’s record temperature for June 19 is 94, which was set in 2020. This year, it is poised to break that daily record by two degrees.
Presque Isle
5 months ago
Here’s why recycling containers are overflowing in some Aroostook towns
AWS collects recyclables such as bottles, magazines, catalogs, newspapers and tin cans from 99 igloos at 17 locations in Presque Isle, Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Easton, Limestone, Caswell, Cyr Plantation, Hamlin, Woodland, Stockholm, New Sweden, Sinclair, Portage, Mapleton and Washburn.
5 months ago
Presque Isle’s Pride Festival celebrates inclusiveness
People of all ages, kids, dogs and even a cat meandered around the park on a sunny afternoon, as live bands played, rainbow flags waved and calls of “Happy Pride” rang out.
5 months ago
JetBlue will bring Boston flights and bigger terminal to Presque Isle
One flight per day will leave PQI at 5:45 a.m. and arrive at Logan about 7:10 a.m. Flights will leave Boston at 8:45 p.m., arriving in Presque Isle around 10:10 p.m., according to JetBlue.
5 months ago
Presque Isle kicks off fundraising for revitalized Peace Park
If all goes well, downtown Presque Isle could have a new dog park and children’s playground at Peace Park within the next year.
5 months ago
Births at Cary Medical Center, May 2024
The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center: SKIDGEL – A boy, Charles Lee Skidgel born to Lena Gaggey and Wayne Bruce Skidgel of Caribou on April 29th, 2024. KNIGHTS – A boy, Chase Patrick Knights born to Rebecca and Drew Knights of Woodland on May 1st, 2024. LAUSIER – Kailee Elizabeth Lausier […]
5 months ago
Ten Washburn District High School seniors earn diplomas
On the evening of Friday, June 7, Washburn District High School graduated 10 seniors.
5 months ago
Ashland Community School honors 11 graduates
Eleven members of the Ashland District School (ADS) Class of 2024 graduated and received their diplomas on Friday, June 7.
5 months ago
Elks to host Flag Day ceremony tonight
A Flag Day ceremony will be held at the Presque Isle Elks Lodge, 508 Main St. in Presque Isle, at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 14. “Elks lodges throughout the nation are urged to host an Elks Flag Day ceremony open to the public. The ceremony at the Presque Isle Lodge will be open to […]
5 months ago
Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of June 12, 2024
50 Years Ago – June 12, 1974
Mrs. Morris retired after 43 years in education — Mrs. G. Caroline Morris, guidance counselor at Ashland Community High School, retired after 43 years in education.
