Stories by Contributed

8 months ago

Rescue is my breed, Part 3

Happy New Year to everyone. In this series I’ve been sharing about some rescues that have been part of our lives. 

8 months ago

Founders formed the Pioneer Club

In 1915, Elisha Parkhurst, one of the most successful farmers of his time in the Presque Isle area, held a dinner at his house on Church Street in Presque Isle to which he invited nine old friends.  

8 months ago

Company earns honor for Madawaska bridge

GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, has received an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Maine for its work on the new Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge.

8 months ago

Mapleton family donates land to Lions

In 2025, the Mapleton Lions Club will start its largest recreation project since the construction of the original Mapleton Lions Community Swimming Pool.

8 months ago

Bringing down walls

When genealogists discover they can’t proceed further in their research into a family or individual, they call it hitting a brick wall. As we start the new year, let’s look at a couple of tips to help you make progress with your own brick walls.

8 months ago

Appreciates Social Security rule

To the editor:
I want to thank Sen. Susan Collins for her leadership in co-authoring the Social Security Fairness Act.

8 months ago

Brown and Carter finish atop Easton spelling bee

EASTON, Maine — The first round of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee was held at the Easton Jr/Sr High School Gymnasium on January 8. The Easton School Department would like to extend congratulations to the winner Carter Brown and runner-up Abby Porter. Brown and Porter will represent the Easton School Department at the Aroostook […]

8 months ago

The County Community Players receive Maine CF grant

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The County Community Players is excited to announce the receipt of a generous $5,000 grant aimed at promoting the arts and increasing community engagement in Aroostook County. The 2024 Maine Theater grant, awarded by The Maine Community Foundation, will directly benefit the organization’s efforts to enhance the live theater experience during […]

8 months ago

Time for ice fishing? Maybe

For the second consecutive year, Mother Nature and Jack Frost have played “keep away” with the snow and ice.

8 months ago

AR Gould Hospital welcomes its 2025 new year baby

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Colton Walker Hayes, the first baby born in 2025 at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, was delivered at 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7.  Colton was 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 19.5 inches long at birth. He is the son of Amanda Carmichael and Jerry Hayes of Blaine.  […]