Stories by Melissa Lizotte

7 years ago

Memorial Day parade, ceremony honor veterans

Hundreds of people gathered to honor Aroostook County’s veterans, both past and present, during the annual Memorial Day parade and subsequent ceremony in Presque Isle on Monday.

7 years ago

Presque Isle Rotary Club spruces up Downing Park

In keeping with their motto, “Service Above Self,” members of the Presque Isle Rotary Club recently rolled up their sleeves and got to work restoring a favorite city park for folks to enjoy this summer.

7 years ago

Middle-school students place first in virtual science competition

Three students from Presque Isle Middle School’s Gifted and Talented Program recently won first place at the state level of a competition that allowed them to expand their skills as young scientists and conduct research that could have positive impacts on their community.

7 years ago

Caribou restaurant owner named County Entrepreneur of the Year

Michelle Hanson, owner of Frederick’s Southside and co-owner of the newly opened Mascoto’s Italian Restaurant, both located in Caribou, received the top honor during Aroostook Partnership’s annual Entrepreneur of the Year award ceremony