7 years ago
Fields Realty donates over $2,000 in raffle ticket sales to science center
The money will benefit the Francis Malcolm Science Center in Easton.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
7 years ago
Paralegal looks back on nearly 45 years of serving Aroostook County folks
When Bonnie Steeves, a senior paralegal for Pine Tree Legal in Presque Isle, was preparing to graduate from high school in the late 1960s, she never imagined that one day she would be retiring from a lengthy career in the legal services field in which she advocated for numerous folks in central Aroostook.
7 years ago
Fields Realty donates over $2,000 in raffle ticket sales to science center
The center has received $10,000 in donations so far and hopes to achieve the $30,000 goal by the end of the year.
7 years ago
Empty Bowls fundraiser continues tradition of combating food insecurity
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s art program welcomed members of the public to the Sargent Family Community Center this past Thursday evening for a fundraiser that combined good food and local artistry to help those dealing with food insecurity.
7 years ago
Family establishes fine art gallery in downtown Presque Isle
Downtown Presque Isle now has a new art gallery that aims to showcase local artists and contribute to the community art scene.
7 years ago
United Way turns major book donation into new fundraising project at Presque Isle mall
Thanks to a hefty donation of books from The Cubby Thrift Store, the United Way of Aroostook has opened a Book Nook that provides free books to all community members and serves as the newest fundraising initiative for the organization’s early literacy program.
7 years ago
11-year-old boy, police chief get into holiday spirit by giving back to local children
When Fort Fairfield Police Chief Shawn Newell walked into the Presque Isle Walmart on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 12, he had no idea he was about to take part in a youngster’s small but dedicated mission to give children a happy Christmas morning.
7 years ago
Car strikes Ashland school bus in PI, students and driver escape serious injuries
Presque Isle police say a woman failed to stop at a red light Wednesday afternoon and struck an Ashland District School bus partially loaded with students.
7 years ago
Portland Glass Company van fails to stop at intersection, strikes passing vehicle
A Portland Glass Company employee drove a company van through a stop sign on Academy Street in Presque Isle Wednesday evening and struck an SUV, according to local police.
7 years ago
Fort Fairfield residents, businesses embrace holiday spirit with townwide decorations
In hopes of spreading more holiday cheer among residents and businesses this season, the Fort Fairfield Quality of Place Council held its first-ever Celebration of Lights that included a much anticipated home decorating competition and more festive decorations throughout the downtown area.
