Presque Isle

8 months ago

Taking steps to protect your cervical health

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine  — January is Cervical Health Awareness, a time to raise awareness about cervical cancer, Human Papilloma Virus and the importance of early detection. With that in mind, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital wants to share some guidance on this topic from Rachel Swartz, MD, a provider from Northern Light OB/GYN in Presque […]

8 months ago

Your change is helping change lives at NorState FCU

2024 marked the 10th anniversary of NorState FCU acquiring its first coin sorter. The sole coin sorter was purchased and installed at the Madawaska location in mid-2014. For a small user fee, members and non-members could stop by and have their loose change sorted and redeemed. The user fees collected would then be tallied up […]

8 months ago

United Insurance acquires Gallagher Insurance

PORTLAND, Maine – United Insurance, one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Maine announced the acquisition of Gallagher Insurance. In 1985, E Gerald (Jerry) Gallagher started an insurance agency at his Presque Isle home. After purchasing the Nelson Insurance Agency in 1989, the EG Gallagher Agency moved to 562 Main St. in Caribou where […]

8 months ago

The County Crossword for Jan. 15, 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. 

8 months ago

Rescue is my breed, Part 3

Happy New Year to everyone. In this series I’ve been sharing about some rescues that have been part of our lives. 

8 months ago

Founders formed the Pioneer Club

In 1915, Elisha Parkhurst, one of the most successful farmers of his time in the Presque Isle area, held a dinner at his house on Church Street in Presque Isle to which he invited nine old friends.  

8 months ago

Mapleton family donates land to Lions

In 2025, the Mapleton Lions Club will start its largest recreation project since the construction of the original Mapleton Lions Community Swimming Pool.