7 months ago
The County Crossword for Feb. 5, 2025
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
Presque Isle
7 months ago
Cold weather common sense
How very fortunate we have been this winter to experience mostly mild temperatures and calm days. It’s certainly a rarity. Unfortunately, the weather recently took a bitter cold turn with nights well below zero and days in the single-number temperatures. And then there is the windchill factor to consider — yikes. Making sure to keep […]
7 months ago
Facilitator to speak at UMPI
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Meg Bolger, expert facilitator and co-founder and head of the company Facilitator Cards, as a 2024-2025 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
7 months ago
Water main break affects Presque Isle school and businesses
A Presque Isle school is closed for the day and some businesses are on alert following a Tuesday water main break.
7 months ago
Aroostook man killed by police posted video during standoff blaming abortion laws
A video showed him saying he was
resisting authorities because he opposed Maine’s abortion and gay rights laws.
7 months ago
Police kill man during Aroostook standoff
A man died late Monday after a standoff with police in Aroostook County.
7 months ago
Police surround an area in Portage Lake
Many law enforcement officials surrounded a motel and restaurant in Portage Lake early Monday afternoon as they responded to an incident.
7 months ago
Aroostook snowmobile industry grapples with 2nd year of little snowfall
While it has certainly been colder — the National Weather Service in Caribou recorded 11 days in January with below-average temperatures — the snow has been minimal.
7 months ago
UMA full-time president’s, dean’s lists
AUGUSTA – University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the fall 2024 full-time president’s list and full-time dean’s list for respective grade point averages of 3.8 or higher and 3.25 to 3.79. Local president’s list honorees are Hannah Blanchette, Madawaska; Riley DeTour, Sherman; Brenn Edwards, Fort Kent; Allie Fullen, Presque Isle; Jadon Gentle, […]
7 months ago
Presque Isle Rotary Club unrolls new fundraising effort, seeks applications for Proceed Partners
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Rotary Club of Presque Isle is pleased to announce its new fundraising effort for 2025, which features three key activities under the umbrella of a Rotary Raises campaign: a basket raffle in August, an online auction in the fall and a dessert auction in November. “We have a rich auction […]
