5 years ago
Fort Fairfield Public Works replacing plow truck that was lost to fire
The town of Fort Fairfield will soon have a replacement for the plow truck that was recently lost in a fire, according to Public Works director Darren Hanson.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
5 years ago
PI family law magistrate one of Gov. Mills’ nominees for Maine District Court
A Fort Fairfield family law magistrate has been named as one of Governor Janet Mills’ six candidates for Maine District Court judge.
5 years ago
Local ski areas seeing a strong winter season despite challenges
Between the pandemic and a decrease in the amount of seasonal snowfall, ski areas in central Aroostook have dealt more than ever with the need to adapt to the current situation and hope for the best.
5 years ago
Mother hopes to honor son’s memory through community bike raffle
On a warm summer day in July 2016, then 13-year-old Jacob Williams woke up to find Fort Fairfield Police Chief Shawn Newell ready to take him on a surprise trip to the police station.
5 years ago
SAD 1 school board reviews preliminary budget numbers from state
SAD 1 Superintendent Ben Greenlaw reviewed the preliminary numbers for the state’s contributions to the district budget for the upcoming school year during Wednesday’s school board meeting.
5 years ago
Special contract provision could help businesses during unprecedented times
When the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a statewide lockdown almost a year ago, many business owners were left to wonder if the financial hardships they experienced could reasonably excuse them from contracts that they were no longer in a position to fulfill.
5 years ago
PIHS hockey players in isolation after COVID-19 exposure in downstate game
Members of Presque Isle High School’s varsity hockey team are in isolation after exposure to COVID-19 at a game against the Old Town-Orono hockey team in the Orono area on Saturday.
5 years ago
Airport continues seeing trend of fewer flights, gives update on construction projects
With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine still in the early stages, the Presque Isle International Airport continues to see fewer passengers flying into and out of Presque Isle.
5 years ago
Northeast Paving nets national award for Route 1 project
The Presque Isle branch of Northeast Paving, a paving and construction company with various locations in the northeastern U.S., recently received the Quality in Construction Award from the National Asphalt Pavement Association.
5 years ago
SAD 45 transitions to full remote status after a positive COVID case
Students from SAD 45 in Washburn will learn remotely for at least a week due to a confirmed COVID-19 case in the district.
