7 years ago
Local florist shares how to make unique holiday floral arrangement
During the holiday season, it’s not uncommon for children to roll up their sleeves and get busy making Christmas-themed crafts and tree decorations.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
7 years ago
Presque Isle begins the holiday season in style with annual light parade
Saturday evening became a showcase of area communities’ most creative holiday projects, as more than 50 themed floats made their way down Main Street during the 29th annual Holiday Light Parade.
7 years ago
Families create sweet holiday treats during Wintergreen gingerbread festival
On Saturday, young and old gingerbread house builders, eager to scoop up decorations from the candy buffet, created their own masterpiece.
7 years ago
Workforce development, growth are major goals of Aroostook Partnership in 2019
In one of his first public appearances since becoming the new president and CEO of Aroostook Partnership in August, Paul Towle spoke of successes that community and educational partners have achieved in 2018 while highlighting workforce development as their major goal for the coming year.
7 years ago
Festival of Trees raises $97,000 for children’s dental care in Presque Isle
Throughout the past weekend, the gymnasium at Northern Maine Community College was filled with over 60 colorful and unique Christmas trees and hundreds of visitors who helped a local dental clinic raise their highest amount of funds for children’s dental care.
7 years ago
Aroostook Agency on Aging seeks applicants for expanded food program
The Aroostook Agency on Aging is currently seeking applicants for its commodity supplemental food program that provides the monthly food boxes so crucial for many senior citizens throughout northern Maine.
7 years ago
Presque Isle seeking to address pollution in Kennedy Brook
Officials from the City of Presque Isle are looking for ways to restore the water quality of the Kennedy Brook watershed, which has failed to meet state environmental standards for many years now.
7 years ago
Classical pianist returns to hometown to share love of music with local children
When pianist and Presque Isle native Duncan Cumming’s daughter, Lucy, was 2 years old, she placed the children’s book, “The Boy and the Tigers,” on his piano stand as he practiced. But instead of asking her father to read the book to her, Lucy asked if he could “play” the story.
7 years ago
Just another snowstorm in the County
A steady snowfall covered Main Street in Presque Isle on late Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 27, during a winter storm that made driving hazardous for many folks across the state.
7 years ago
Caribou councilors split vote 4-3 in favor of realigning River Road
During a special council meeting on Monday, Nov. 26, Caribou city councilors voted 4-3 to move forward with major changes to River Road and surrounding properties to repair damage to the road that occurred earlier this year.
