7 years ago
Caribou celebrates local entrepreneurs on Small Business Saturday
The city added its own spin on the tradition of Small Business Saturday.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
7 years ago
Community recovery center celebrates grand opening in Caribou
“We wanted to create a pro-recovery community where people can meet others who know what they’re going through and not feel like they’re being judged.”
7 years ago
Local ribbon-making business continues tradition for local, national equestrian shows
When Leasha Fitzherbert first stepped inside Norogala Show Ribbons, which shares a building with Northeast Trophy at 79 Fort Road in Presque Isle in 2014, she realized that she had discovered “the best kept secret in Aroostook County.”
7 years ago
Early snowfall has local ski areas looking forward to season
With several major snow storms already in the books for the 2018-2019 winter season, ski centers in central Aroostook have been extra busy preparing for visitors.
7 years ago
Fort Fairfield man receives kidney from family friend
Ever since Mike Daigle of Fort Fairfield was diagnosed with kidney disease, he and his family had been hoping that one day doctors would find a kidney that would be the perfect match for his body and allow him to once again enjoy life to the fullest.
7 years ago
Presque Isle Rotary Club prepares for annual TV auction, adds online component
The Presque Isle Rotary Club is gearing up for its annual live auction that aims to help six community nonprofit organizations receive funds for yearly projects and programs.
7 years ago
Central Aroostook High School receives funds for fitness, wellness education
Students at Central Aroostook High School in Mars Hill now have even more motivation to stay active and eat healthy thanks to a recent grant the school received to purchase new smoothie blenders and pedometers.
7 years ago
Aroostook Band of Micmacs keep language, culture alive through community classes
Thanks to recent grant funding, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs in Presque Isle is now striving to host more weekly and monthly cultural education classes for their community.
7 years ago
UMPI, SAD 1 partnership aims to help students break into medical workforce
A collaboration between the University of Maine at Presque Isle and SAD 1’s Adult and Community Education program already is seeing its second crop of students graduate and help fulfill a crucial workforce need for Aroostook County.
7 years ago
Decision regarding Northern Maine Fair dates to come later this month
Officials from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry have confirmed that a formal decision regarding the Northern Maine Fair Association’s latest request for different fair dates will be announced before the end of November.
