7 years ago
Ashland native shares artistic vision with the community
Since she was in high school, Lindsey Cyr knew that she wanted to pursue a career as an artist, but not until recently did she find the courage to fully follow her passion.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
7 years ago
Parenting education expert encourages nurturing over violence
Dr. Stephen Bavolek wants people to know that violence is a learned behavior, not a trait that humans are born with, and that the elimination of child abuse in Maine and across the country is possible.
7 years ago
Circus brings popular acts, excitement to Presque Isle
Thousands of children and their families filled The Forum in Presque Isle this past weekend during three, action-packed days of performances from the 55th annual Anah Shrine Circus.
7 years ago
Law degree pathway aims to bring more attorneys to Aroostook County
he University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Maine School of Law have signed an agreement that will allow UMPI students to begin their law degree one year early
7 years ago
Aroostook Centre Mall reassessment will reduce tax burden by nearly $163,000
The City of Presque Isle tax assessor has reduced the Aroostook Centre Mall’s valuation by more than $6 million, which will reduce the mall’s tax burden this year by $162,830.
7 years ago
Mainely Girls expands outreach with conference, new location
Since she became executive director for the nonprofit organization Mainely Girls in July 2015, Carol Ayoob and her board of directors have created activities to bring middle and high school girls in Aroostook County
7 years ago
Children sell handmade arts and crafts at Wintergreen
Some of Aroostook County’s most creative and crafty children were on hand at Wintergreen Arts Center this past Saturday to share their hard work with the community.
7 years ago
Spring road projects, continued bypass construction on tap in Presque Isle
The Maine Department of Transportation has several projects planned for spring and summer to fix damaged roads in and around Presque Isle, according to DOT Region Manager Bob Watson.
7 years ago
Totally Trades event introduces girls to nontraditional career paths
Thanks to a statewide program aimed at introducing trade and technical occupations to female students, many girls in Aroostook County recently participated in a hands-on conference and learned more about careers they might not have considered before.
7 years ago
Presque Isle High School finds rhythm with iPad usage in classrooms
Since giving all 540 students iPads to use in classrooms, many teachers at Presque Isle High School have embraced the technology as a learning tool while finding creative ways to maintain student engagement and productivity.
