5 years ago
Presque Isle Kiwanis Club cancels annual Halloween festivities
This time of the year, the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club would normally be planning its annual Monster Mash, a popular Halloween event for local families.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
5 years ago
St. Apollonia Dental Clinic cancels annual Festival of Trees
The St. Apollonia Dental Clinic has opted to cancel its Festival of Trees this year, just one week after announcing plans for a virtual event.
5 years ago
Fall recreation programs in Caribou going well, despite restrictions
Though programming is still limited due to COVID-19 prevention guidelines, the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department has seen a successful season of fall activities so far.
5 years ago
Folks remember late UMPI instructor, hockey coach as caring, dedicated to community
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Soon after the fall semester began, people at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and in the surrounding community were saddened to hear that John Haley, a longtime English instructor, former hockey coach and potato farmer, had died just one day shy of his 76th birthday.
5 years ago
UMaine System chancellor visits UMPI, praises COVID-19 prevention efforts
University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy had positive things to say about the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during a recent visit to the campus.
5 years ago
Former Cafe Sorpreso head chef finds success with home-based meal service
Like many in the restaurant business, Ryon Basu found himself unemployed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic after one of Presque Isle’s most beloved dining establishments closed this past spring.
5 years ago
Weekly digital jigsaw – Gazebo – September 21, 2020
Large hydrangeas line a gazebo in Wanita Hallowell’s backyard during the GIFT Garden Tour fundraiser Saturday.
5 years ago
Fort Fairfield approves decreased mill rate, appoints Browning to fire and rescue chief
The Fort Fairfield Town Council voted Wednesday to decrease the town’s mill rate from 25.02 to 20.50, a change that will go into effect on Oct. 1 when the town sends residents their annual tax bills.
5 years ago
County women expand herbal tea business with new ventures
When Jan Grieco retired from teaching two years ago, she began to experiment with making herbal teas at her home in Perham, unaware that her hobby would soon turn into a full-fledged business.
5 years ago
SAD 1 announces fall sports plans, school reopening successful so far
All sports programs at SAD 1 have been approved to begin in accordance with state health guidelines.
