PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — As Maine expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people aged 16 and older, the University of Maine System is urging all students and employees to receive vaccinations and help the campuses move toward a more normal fall semester.
Citing concerns about crowd size and the potential for COVID-19 spread, both Northern Maine Community College and the University of Maine at Presque Isle are opting for virtual graduation ceremonies in May.
The Aroostook Centre Mall quickly filled with hundreds of people Saturday, as people came in search of chocolate Easter treats during Relay for Life’s annual Chocolate Festival.
The work of Janice Santos is being showcased this month at Wintergreen. She held an open house at the facility’s First Friday Artwalk event April 2.
The National Weather Service in Caribou is warning County residents to stay clear of flooded areas this weekend.
Presque Isle Wildcats teams have begun riding in style thanks to a recently donated and redesigned coach-style bus.
People who visit Mainely Mexican in Presque Isle now have sweet treats to try thanks to a new mini dessert shop located inside the restaurant.
Ever since art galleries in Maine closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, artists with County roots have used nontraditional avenues to showcase their work and connect with fellow artists.
Last March, when the King family entered the yard of their sugarhouse, The Maple Moose, on what normally would have been Maine Maple Sunday weekend, there were no people in sight to taste the maple taffy and corn fritters or witness the boiling of fresh maple syrup.
Just in time for Easter, Aroostook Relay For Life teams will bring back an event that will have community members lining up to buy tasty chocolate treats.
