11 months ago
Mi’kmaq drone program could launch aviation careers
Despite the Mi’kmaq having offices close to the Presque Isle International Airport, career opportunities in aviation have been lacking for them, tribal officials said.
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11 months ago
Maine supreme court upholds life sentences for double murderer
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld convicted killer Bobby Nightingale’s life sentences in the 2019 slayings of two Castle Hill men.
11 months ago
Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of December 20, 2023
75 Years Ago – Dec. 16, 1948
“Inside Northern Maine” won $100 B.&A. award — “Inside Northern Maine” was selected as the name of the new annual publication of the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad, and the first prize of $100 was awarded to Beatrice L. Harris of Caribou, J. Fred Smith, director of publicity for the railroad, announced.
11 months ago
Presque Isle Rotary Amphitheater project receives $10,000 donation
Presque Isle Rotary Club is excited to announce MMG Insurance has recently donated $10,000 to the club in support of the Presque Isle Rotary Amphitheater project, which aims to construct a new, multi-purpose, permanent structure to host performing arts and cultural events.
12 months ago
Easton School Department to host first round of 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee
The first round of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee will be held at the Easton Jr/Sr High School Gymnasium at 9 a.m. on January 10, 2024.
12 months ago
The County Crossword for Dec. 20, 2023
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.
12 months ago
Storm leaves over 2,000 in Aroostook without power
549 customers in the Woodland area are affected, along with 202 in Mars Hill. 177 customers near Mapleton and Chapman have lost power. 145 in Washburn are affected, along with 111 in Presque Isle.
12 months ago
Making it through the holidays and getting a good start to the New Year
The holiday season is here, and while it can be a time of great joy, it can also take a toll with your mental health. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of people surveyed say their stress increases during the holiday season.
12 months ago
Festival raises $190,000 for children’s dental clinic
There were tall trees and tiny trees, slim ones and round ones, trees made of wood and even an upside-down tree. And all those trees raised a new record for children’s dental care.
12 months ago
UScellular supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Border Towns with winter sports gear
This holiday season, UScellular is giving back to the local community by donating needed items to Boys & Girls Clubs of Border Towns. With its “Gift of Connection” program, UScellular is donating $5,000 worth of winter sports gear to support The Boys & Girls Club’s mission of providing youth a safe place to play, grow and learn.
