12 months ago
Construction begins for NMCC childcare center
On Monday, December 4, Presque Isle-based PNM Construction began renovations on NMCC campus to convert Penobscot Hall into a new childcare center.
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12 months ago
Lights of Life star purchased in memory of Atcheson
Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is pleased to announce that the star for its annual Lights of Life fundraiser to support local cancer care has been purchased in memory of Kenneth Atcheson, II.
12 months ago
UMPI brings first indoor turf field to Aroostook County
In collaboration with one of the leading artificial turf companies in the country, the University of Maine at Presque Isle will soon be home to Aroostook County’s very first indoor portable turf field.
12 months ago
NMCC begins renovations for much needed child care center
The center is needed because age demographics for NMCC students have changed with 126 students being 35 and over.
12 months ago
Presque Isle city councilors approve $18.2 million 2024 budget
Councilors voted 5-0 to approve the budget, which totals $18.2 million, including $10.2 million in revenue and $8 million in spending.
12 months ago
UMPI BFA students present Mini-Show
Three University of Maine at Presque Isle students participating in the Fine Art Program’s Senior Thesis class showcased their work in the BFA Student Mini-Show, an end-of-the-semester group exhibition, on Dec. 7 in the Pullen Gallery, located on the third floor of Pullen Hall.
12 months ago
Council wants to cut Presque Isle budget to hold mill rate steady
Meeting in the city hall chambers, councilors voted to continue with a third budget workshop and bring in department heads to try to reduce a budget that’s $1.3 million more than last year’s.
12 months ago
Presque Isle OKs spending $900,000 to finish airport terminal design
With design work more than half done, construction on the Presque Isle International Airport’s new $30 million terminal should start this summer, engineers said.
12 months ago
Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of December 6, 2023
50 Years Ago – Dec. 5, 1973
Mapleton man on State Barber Board — A Mapleton man was appointed by Governor Kenneth M. Curtis, through the Executive Council, to a three-year term on the State Barbers Board.
12 months ago
The holidays at wartime
The holiday season should be one of joyous celebration. However, there are countries today in the grip of war. War dramatically changes how the people in these countries view and observe the “normal” holiday traditions.
