Stories by Paul Bagnall

2 years ago

Planning board approves site plans for the Echo Lake septic system project

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle planning board unanimously approved the site plan on Thursday, June 15, at City Hall for the Echo Lake septic system. Galen Weibley, director of economic and community development for Presque Isle, presented the site plan review for the septic tank effluent pumping station, located at the southern portion of […]

2 years ago

Planning Board approves site plans for a new housing development in Presque Isle

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle planning board members approved the site and subdivision plans for a new housing development in the space between English and Elm streets. The board approved the development plans on Thursday, June 15, in a 5-0 vote with board member Sean Nordenhold recusing himself, citing a conflict of interest. It […]

2 years ago

Pride Aroostook Festival celebrates in the rain for their 3rd year

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — “You don’t get a rainbow without some rain” read the slogan on Pride Aroostook’s Facebook page before the start of the Pride Aroostook Festival on Saturday. Some people within the LGBTQIA2S+ community can feel isolated in their hubs across Aroostook County, but Pride Aroostook shows that people within the community can […]