5 years ago
AR Gould fills vaccine appointments hours after registration opens
Northern Light AR Gould Hospital will hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics for people ages 70 and older at both the hospital and Northern Maine Community College next week.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
5 years ago
Spring semester looking hopeful as UMPI nears start of classes |
With a system-wide plan for universal testing in place and a potential vaccine distribution in sight, leaders at the University of Maine at Presque Isle are confident in their ability to navigate the upcoming semester despite the ongoing pandemic-related challenges.
5 years ago
Aroostook schools given approval to stay with ‘green’ model of learning
Schools across the region have maintained their “green” status from the Maine Department of Education, which means they can hold in-person classes, after-school activities and sports if COVID-19 has not greatly impacted their district.
5 years ago
Numerous PIMS students, staff members isolating due to potential COVID exposure
Since dismissing students at 1 p.m. Thursday due to an individual testing positive for COVID-19, Presque Isle Middle School has confirmed that a second person associated with the school has tested positive.
5 years ago
Presque Isle Middle School dismisses classes early due to COVID-19 case
Presque Isle Middle School students were dismissed at 1 p.m. Thursday due to a positive case of COVID-19 in the school.
5 years ago
Aroostook employers urged to promote “recovery-friendly” workplace initiatives
With the opioid crisis continuing its hold on Maine residents, local employers are beginning to learn more about how to help current and prospective employees who are in recovery and looking to re-enter the workforce.
5 years ago
National Guard facility in Presque Isle to open in spring 2021
The new $18.3 million Maine National Guard building in Presque Isle will officially open this spring, according to a Guard spokesperson.
5 years ago
PI business owners find ways to stay innovative, maintain positivity during pandemic
Kelly Mathes was ready to open a dine-in cafe as the newest addition to her bakery and specialty cake business, Confectionately Yours, just before the state issued orders for the pandemic-related lockdown in March.
5 years ago
New development nonprofit wants to steer Presque Isle into bright economic future
A new nonprofit organization is developing its mission to help turn the Star City into a major business growth hub that would allow current and future entrepreneurs to thrive.
5 years ago
Presque Isle man pleads guilty to federal drug charge
A Presque Isle man is now facing between 10 years to a lifetime in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges in a federal court this week.
