Presque Isle

1 month ago

Nonprofit partnership will launch NMCC child care center

A unique collaboration between the United Way of Aroostook, Aroostook County Childcare Resource Center and Aroostook County Action Program has been selected by Northern Maine Community College to operate a  new childcare center on the college’s campus. 

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UMFK students named to spring 2025 dean’s list

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have earned a place on the UMFK dean’s and academic recognition lists,” said UMFK President Deb Hedeen. “The dean’s list honors our full-time students, while the […]

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How to choose the best bear bait for the coming hunting season

When it’s 85 degrees and higher in Aroostook County and the humidity feels oppressive, I call it “Africa hot.” That’s how conditions have been much of the last month. I don’t even want to go outside to water the flowers, let alone mow the lawn or wield a chainsaw and loppers to clear trails to […]

1 month ago

ACAP moves toward merging with a Down East agency

An agency providing social and community services to Hancock and Washington counties is taking steps to merge with its equivalent in Aroostook County. Downeast Community Partners and the Aroostook County Action Program announced Wednesday that they are formally exploring forming a three-county organization.  The announcement comes as the Down East agency has spent years trying […]

1 month ago

2 dwarf planets are joining Maine’s roadside model of the solar system

Ever since the International Astronomical Union recognized Haumea and Makemake as dwarf planets in 2008, University of Maine at Presque Isle Emeritus Geology Professor Kevin McCartney has wanted to add them to the Maine Solar System Model, a project of his design that stretches from the university to Topsfield.  On Tuesday, that goal came into […]

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The County Crossword for July 30, 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.

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A new Aroostook ‘bin store’ offers a fresh take on discount shopping

When Presque Isle business owners Andrew and Kassidie Shaw acquired the space beside their clothing boutique, it dawned on them that they could be sitting on a gold mine. The Shaws, who launched Designer Refind last year, have now opened a new storefront that adds a modern twist to discount shopping. Presque Isle once had […]