10 months ago
Life with Ollie, part 2
What has Ollie been up to? What has Ollie not been up to would be easier to tell, but I will just go with the first one.
Presque Isle
10 months ago
J-Term: Extended learning and nurturing potential for Maine students
Maine School of Science and Mathematics, the state’s first tuition-free, public, residential high school, concludes its January Term, J-Term, a two-week program aimed at providing project-based and Extended Learning Opportunities for students with personalized learning experiences, aiming to connect academic content with practical applications.
10 months ago
NMDC receives lending award from U.S. Small Business Administration
CARIBOU, Maine — Northern Maine Development Commission is proud to announce that it has been named the Maine 2023 Leading SBA MicroLender by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This prestigious award recognizes NMDC’s outstanding performance and commitment to providing microloans and technical assistance to small businesses in northern and eastern Maine. The award was presented […]
10 months ago
Women service members deserve equal support
To the editor:
Being the new district commander of [American Legion] District 17, I get highly perturbed when I see elderly service men scoff at women soldiers. They think this way: the American Legion is a men’s club.
10 months ago
Border crossings
When someone legally crossed a national border, it left records. Such records can provide valuable information about our ancestors and relatives. Genealogists know about passport applications, but not all have used border crossing records. Let’s take a look at how they might help you.
10 months ago
Aroostook’s newest provider wants to help solve child care shortage
Little Sunshine Learning Center opened on Jan. 22 in the former Mama Bear Day Care building, after a complete renovation by owner Jacqueline Shaw and her husband, Tim.
10 months ago
Fort Fairfield man pleads not guilty in infant son’s death
Stanley Hazell, 24, was indicted on one count of manslaughter following a year-long investigation by Maine State Police. If convicted, Hazell could face up to 30 years in jail and a $50,000 fine.
10 months ago
Local students named to Thomas College fall honors list
Thomas College announces undergraduate students named to the fall 2023 honors list. Local students are Ryder Brewer of Blaine, Sawyer Deprey of Caribou, Eva Callioras of Easton and Bailee Mallett of Fort Fairfield.
10 months ago
Five Presque Isle tech center students receive scholarships
The total value of the two full-tuition and three partial-tuition scholarships the five students received was $190,000 for four years of undergraduate study.
10 months ago
Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of January 31, 2024
50 Years Ago – Jan. 30, 1974
GNP named Pinkham Super of Personnel — Henry C. Conklin assumed the newly created position of personnel supervisor for the Pinkham Lumber Company, a division of Great Northern Paper Company. Conklin’s appointment was announced by J. R. Adams, GNP manager of personnel, northern division.
