5 years ago
Presque Isle to install electric vehicle charging station at Riverside Pavilion
Residents and visitors who drive electric vehicles will soon have a place to recharge their vehicles in the Star City.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
5 years ago
Fort Fairfield honors military service of the Class of 1967 with new book
That book — “Honoring Their Service: Stories of Fort Fairfield High School Class of 1967 Military Veterans” — will be published in November and sent to veterans, their families and anyone who completes an order form by Sept. 15.
5 years ago
Chamber strawberry shortcake sale remains popular despite changes
This year’s date for the shortcake sale was changed from mid-June to Aug. 6, allowing the Chamber time to take note of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected restaurants’ social distancing measures for preparing and serving food.
5 years ago
City Council approves third medical marijuana store for Presque Isle
Full Bloom Cannabis, a medical marijuana facility with locations in Grand Isle and Fort Kent, is the third such business the council has approved to open its doors in the Star City.
5 years ago
Mapleton friends share fresh food, positivity with local community
When Darcy McBay’s longtime friend Joyce Haines asked her if she wanted to plant a vegetable garden together this summer, McBay thought she might grow herself some fresh food and learn something new.
5 years ago
Single-vehicle crash in Blaine sends two people to hospital
A single-vehicle crash in Blaine on Sunday evening resulted in serious but non-life threatening injuries for both the driver and passenger, according to the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.
5 years ago
Washburn native hopes to build relationships, serve student needs as new principal
After 16 years of teaching math and science at Presque Isle Middle School, Lisa Dow is thrilled to return to the same elementary school she and her five siblings attended as children.
5 years ago
Upcoming garden tour to benefit Presque Isle food pantry
Folks will have the chance to tour community gardens and contribute to a local food pantry when Grace Interfaith Food Table holds its fifth annual Garden Tour on Saturday, Aug. 8.
5 years ago
Chamber of Commerce is planning events for annual balloon festival
The Crown of Maine Balloon Festival will not feature the popular hot air balloons this year, but festival organizers are still planning a weekend of events that they hope the community will enjoy.
5 years ago
Fort Fairfield Council approves purchase of fire truck, changes animal ordinance
The Fort Fairfield Town Council voted on Wednesday to allow the town’s fire department to purchase a replacement ladder truck and to adjust the language of the local animal ordinance.
