PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Six youth emerged out of a field of 46 competitors to advance in the Elks Hoop Shoot foul shooting competition held December 14 at Presque Isle Middle School. The event was sponsored by Presque Isle Elks Lodge #1954. Isabella Edgecomb of Limestone made 15 out of 25 free throws to take […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle High School boys defeated Foxcroft Academy 65-51 on Saturday, December 14 in a Class B North basketball game. Kason Bua led the Wildcats with 20 points and 5 steals, Eli Mosher had 12 points and 5 steals and Brent Greenlaw chipped in with 11 points and 9 rebounds. […]
Grade 12, high honors: Samuel Boone, Connor Edwards, Joshua Martin, Emma Schmidt, Chandler Smith; honors: Fiona Ammerman, Kaden Delano, Mackenzey Johnson, Maddox King, Mickenzie Landry, Breana Lane, Conlin McNally. Grade 11, honors: Alissa Annis, Natasha Annis, Raven Leach, Ayanna Lester, Olivia Mitchell, Hannah Therrien. Grade 10, honors: Mackenzie Branscombe, Payton Gardner, Elizabeth Lane, Lily McDonald, […]
CARIBOU, Maine — The Christmas Season always demonstrates the kindness and generosity of people. Such was the case at Cary Medical Center when the wife of a patient treated at the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center brought six hand-made blankets for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment. In addition to the blankets a donation was also made to […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital held its first tree lighting ceremony since before COVID on December 5 in front of the hospital. The tree not only celebrates the season, but, most importantly, is a symbol for the hospital’s annual Lights of Life fundraising campaign to support cancer care patients. “This tree […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center recently received a $15,000 grant from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust for operating support to provide quality, affordable arts programming in Aroostook County. “We are thrilled to receive this important gift from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust,” said Dottie Hutchins, Wintergreen’s executive director. “Their support allows us to help local […]
CARIBOU, Maine — While Cary Medical Center is celebrating 100 years of caring (1924 to 2024) the Cary Auxiliary is also marking a major milestone, its 70th anniversary. The auxiliary has been the largest donor to the hospital over the decades with contributions over $1 million. The auxiliary began in the late summer of 1954 […]
Grace Boutot, who is from Fort Kent, told the AP that after Gary Colliander began coaching her when she was 15, he gave her a lot of attention, including long hugs and inappropriate touching.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle had several things going on at the December 10 meeting. The meeting was a full house and everyone enjoyed all the fun. First, Saran Duncan, executive director of United Way Aroostook was inducted into the Club. Sue Watson was Duncan’s Kiwanis sponsor. Second, the guest […]
25 Years Ago – December 15, 1999
County’s runner of the year named — Tina Michaud of Presque Isle was named Aroostook County runner of the year for 1999 by the Aroostook Mûsterds Running Club.
