Community

11 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of October 23, 2024

50 Years Ago – October 23, 1974
Local man outstanding employee — Aldeo Belanger of Presque Isle was awarded the Coles Express “Outstanding Employee Award” for 1974 Saturday night, Oct. 19, at Coles Annual Safety Banquet held in Brewer at the Twin City Motel.

11 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Stallion

Stallion is a handsome bundle of love looking for a person who wants to be showered with cat kisses and loud purring.

11 months ago

Andwell Health Partners welcomes Pushee as director of hospice services

LEWISTON, Maine — Andwell Health Partners, Maine’s largest independent non-profit organization dedicated to providing home- and community-based healthcare and care management services, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Katherine Pushee, MBA, BSN, as the new director of hospice services. A proud Maine native, Pushee has an impressive 20-year career in healthcare, marked by a […]

11 months ago

Limestone receives $2,800 Risk Reduction Grant

LIMESTONE, Maine — Officials from the Town of Limestone are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a Risk Reduction Grant from the Maine Municipal Association Property & Casualty Pool, totaling $2,804.98. The Risk Reduction Grant program is designed to assist members of the Property & Casualty Pool in mitigating hazards and supports the […]

11 months ago

Donation to Kiwanis Club

MMG Insurance of Presque Isle recently donated $500 to the Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle to thank the club for handling the barbecue during the annual MMG Golf Tournament.

11 months ago

New officers represent Kiwanis

Attending the recent installation of officers for the Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle are, from left, front row:

11 months ago

Halloween pet safety

We want to remind everyone that if you are looking to spend a few hours enjoying the best of what the northern Maine crafters produce, then be sure to stop by the Caribou Arts and Crafts Fair this coming weekend.  

11 months ago

Fall activities come to Mapleton

Last weekend the Mapleton Daze Committee held a very successful Fall Craft and Vendor Fair at the Mapleton Elementary School.  

11 months ago

How lessons from devastating blazes spawned a fire department

The City of Presque Isle was founded in 1828 and was known as Fairbanks Mills.  Despite being a growing village, the community was not proactive about fighting fires, even though most buildings at the time were constructed of wood, until some 50 years later.