9 months ago
Presque Isle dentist opens much-needed Aroostook children’s clinic
County Roots Children’s Dentistry opened in mid-October and 200 kids have become patients there.
Business News
9 months ago
After a year of growth, questions remain at former Loring base
This year saw perhaps the most potential for regrowth at Loring with the announcement of a $55 million potato chip processing plant and continued plans for a $4 billion sustainable aviation fuel production facility.
9 months ago
$30K is available to help struggling Southern Aroostook County businesses grow
The funding can stabilize operations, allow for essential investments, and bridge gaps that might prevent businesses from reaching their potential.
9 months ago
Here’s what the 2024 eclipse did for Maine
Approximately 224,800 people traveled to or around Maine for the event and the estimated economic impact for the state was between $207 million and $219.8 million.
9 months ago
A look back at the Presque Isle area’s top news stories of 2024, Part 1
From a new police chief in the city, to a total eclipse of the sun, to a failed transatlantic balloon crossing, it was a memorable first half of the year.
9 months ago
Presque Isle woman joins MaineCF’s Aroostook County Committee
Emily Peers of Presque Isle has joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Aroostook County Committee. MaineCF’s county and regional committees comprise community members who live or work in the region and serve as ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their knowledge and providing on-the-ground leadership for the foundation. Peers is a licensed cosmetologist, homemaker and volunteer with […]
9 months ago
Can-Am organizers are optimistic about 2025 sled dog race
Unseasonably warm weather last winter forced them to cancel the 2024 races, much to the disappointment of the 64 mushers from around the country and Canada who had signed up, not to mention the Fort Kent-area businesses that are supported by racers and fans.
9 months ago
Caribou wants to reimagine how its residents move through downtown
A group of engineers recommends restructuring downtown roads and traffic flow to make visitors more apt to stay and enjoy the area, whether they are driving a car, biking or walking.
9 months ago
Nominations open for Young Professionals Institute 2025
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The region’s premier leadership development training experience returns for its 17th year with the theme “The Anatomy of Leadership”. This year’s Young Professionals Institute, a partnership between the University of Maine at Presque Isle and MMG Insurance, will run on Wednesdays from February 26 to April 16 on the UMPI campus; […]
9 months ago
Presque Isle budget will hold steady in 2025
Councilors approved the total budget of $20,016,901 budget during a Dec. 18 meeting.
