3 months ago

There’s more to Aroostook farms than potatoes

Statewide, agricultural products were worth $870 million in 2022, and a third of that — $291 million — came from The County.

3 months ago

Republican field office opens

The grand opening of the new Republican field office took place on Saturday, August 24 at 118 Bennett Drive in Caribou.

3 months ago

Elks plan youth soccer shoot out

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Craig MacFarline, Elks Soccer Shoot Out director for Presque Isle Elks Lodge #1954, announced that the Soccer Shoot Out will be held on Sunday, September 15 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle field located behind Gentile Hall. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Competition will start at 10 a.m. […]

3 months ago

Engineers share options for Presque Isle’s Main Street improvements

Leaders for the Maine Department of Transportation’s Village Partnership Initiative project updated businesses and residents this week.

3 months ago

Early fall enrollment up 10 percent at NMCC

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Classes at Northern Maine Community College began on Monday, August 26 and early fall enrollment is up 10 percent, marking the third consecutive year of enrollment growth. In addition to higher enrollment, the campus is operating at full residential capacity, with nearly 100 students living in student housing while pursuing credentials. […]

3 months ago

School open house is Wednesday

Mapleton Elementary School will host an open house from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, for the 2024-25 school year.

3 months ago

Forbidden for pets

Being the kind of people we are who love animals so much, it is tempting at times to want to share all of our goodies with our dogs and cats. But forbidden foods for our four-legged friends are many and can be very dangerous if ingested.

3 months ago

ACAP ceremony recognizes Economic Opportunity Act

U.S. Sen. Angus King joined with local community members at Aroostook County Action Program’s Presque Isle Customer Service Center on Thursday, Aug. 15, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Economic Opportunity Act.