6 months ago
Triple turkey triumph
The young hunters were amazed and relieved when only 15 minutes later they spotted six toms and two hens.
Presque Isle
6 months ago
Fort Fairfield lauds 26 new graduates
The class received more than $220,000 in scholarships from local groups and organizations as well as other foundations that support Maine students.
6 months ago
Central Aroostook High School sends off 30 graduates
School representatives, family and friends packed the school’s gym for the event, which featured “Pomp and Circumstance” by Wendy Grass on the piano and a musical selection from the Central Aroostook Rock Stars.
6 months ago
Presque Isle High School celebrates 93 graduates
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins gave the keynote address, reflecting on her Aroostook County roots as she encouraged the new graduates to take with them lessons learned from their own upbringing.
6 months ago
Fort Fairfield police arrest two people for alleged drug possession, trafficking
Officers arrested Dufour and his passenger, Macenzie Charette, 31, of Fort Fairfield, and seized 13.61 grams of fentanyl and 2.8 grams of methamphetamine and an undisclosed amount of cash, said Police Chief Matthew Cummings.
6 months ago
Aroostook League spring All-Aroostook honorees for 2023-24
The Aroostook League has announced its 2023-24 spring all-stars:
6 months ago
Ignite PI and SAD 1 Adult & Community Education announce successful workforce development partnership
Ignite PI, in collaboration with SAD 1 Adult & Community Education, is pleased to announce the ongoing success of their workforce development partnership, bolstered by a $400,000 Strengthening Maine’s Workforce Grant awarded by the Maine Department of Education.
6 months ago
Presque Isle man dies after crashing his vehicle into building
Richard Prue, whose age was not immediately available, suffered a “major medical event” that led to his vehicle leaving the road, striking a building and rolling back across the road and into a field.
6 months ago
NMCC creating housing and child care to bolster workforce
Construction is ongoing on a child-care center in Penobscot Hall. Now, with $500,000 in federal funds, the college will refurbish the 50-room Andrews Hall to expand housing.
6 months ago
Easton man dies after motorcycle crash in Mars Hill
Lance Kierstead, 50, of Easton was riding a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle south on West Ridge Road about 1:07 p.m. when he came to a curve and collided with a northbound 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
