5 years ago
Fort Fairfield schools transition to remote learning after COVID-19 exposure
Students from SAD 20 in Fort Fairfield will learn remotely for at least one week while people from the district quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
5 years ago
Caribou, Limestone schools announce plans to reopen in January
RSU 39 and Limestone Community School have announced plans to reopen schools for full or limited in-person instruction starting on Monday, Jan. 4.
5 years ago
Caribou police arrest two on charges of eluding and drug possession
Caribou police arrested two men on Monday when the driver of a vehicle failed to stop at the officer’s request and a passenger was allegedly in possession of fentanyl.
5 years ago
Agency on Aging urges people to remain connected, combat loneliness during pandemic
Growing up as the oldest child in a family of 10 children, Lois Shaw of Presque Isle remembers having to fight to be alone, and enjoy peace and quiet away from the usual chaos of life.
5 years ago
Bangor man arrested for OUI in Bridgewater
A Bangor man will likely face criminal charges after being arrested for operating his vehicle under the influence on Saturday.
5 years ago
Wintergreen looking to expand outreach as pandemic moves into new year
As 2020 comes to a close, the folks at Wintergreen Arts Center are grateful for the successes they’ve gained in the past year, even as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced them to adapt and begin 2021 with an even more cautious mindset.
5 years ago
Santa visits local families at Wintergreen drive-thru event
Throughout the late afternoon and early evening on Saturday, Dec. 12, numerous families lined up in their vehicles at the Aroostook Centre Mall for their chance to see Santa Claus before Christmas.
5 years ago
Christmas tour showcases modern inventions from Victorian era
The Presque Isle Historical Society transported people back in time to the Victorian Era, a time that introduced an array of inventions that still exist in some form today.
5 years ago
Presque Isle library opts for small book trees in celebration of holiday season
Visitors to the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library would see a large Christmas tree made up of hundreds of books standing near the front entrance during a typical December — a celebration of the holiday and of the library’s mission to serve readers of all ages.
5 years ago
UMPI to use lessons learned in fall to make improvements to spring
Now that the fall semester is nearly over, UMPI faculty and staff have been making note of the teaching and learning strategies that succeeded and how the spring semester might look different, depending on local COVID-19 trends and student interest.
