Presque Isle council approves backup power for community center
Councilors voted Wednesday to use $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase a generator for the Sargent Family Community Center, which currently has no backup power.
Councilors voted Wednesday to use $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase a generator for the Sargent Family Community Center, which currently has no backup power.
The Universities of Maine at Augusta and Presque Isle will collaborate on a learning lab and clinic at the Aroostook County campus.
The Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Star Lighting Celebration will feature concerts and events for all ages thanks to a partnership between the city, the Downtown Revitalization Committee and several other partners.
The parade will start at 4:30 p.m. and travel Main Street from the intersection with Forest Avenue to the traffic light at Presque Isle Street.
The Aroostook County Action Program recently released a report on Norman L. Fournier Place showing tenant demographics.
Presque Isle city councilors on Wednesday tabled a decision on the 2025 budget until department heads cut another $129,000.
A total of 1,739 people boarded flights at the airport last month, Airport Director Scott Wardwell said.
A tractor trailer became stuck and police closed the road to help the driver and allow road crews to spread salt and sand.
Libra Executive Vice President Erik Hayward declined Monday to answer questions about future plans for the venue.
Lights and Ladders gift donations will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Presque Isle Walmart parking lot.