9 months ago
Presque Isle lights up the night to ring in 2025
A party on Main Street led up to the big countdown. At midnight, a star poised above the street was lit as a sizeable crowd cheered.
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9 months ago
Here are 5 of Presque Isle’s most talked-about business stories in 2024
The closure of a health-care facility and the Nordic Heritage Outdoor Center left many residents devastated and sparked outpourings on social media. But downtown growth and the rebirth of a shopping center spurred a brighter outlook.
9 months ago
Central Aroostook’s year in sports, Part 2
Tennis, golf and soccer dominated the final six months of the year in the Presque Isle area and beyond.
9 months ago
Washburn, Madawaska split doubleheader
MADAWASKA, Maine — Washburn District High School and Madawaska High School split a basketball doubleheader on Monday, December 30 with the Washburn girls winning 32-9 and the Madawaska boys winning 60-36. Washburn 6 15 21 32 Madawaska 2 4 4 9 Washburn: F. Turner 1-0-0-2, M. Johnston 3-0-0-6, I. Allen 1-1-0-5 A. Cronin 1-0-0-2, L. […]
9 months ago
New dog kennel and groomer opens in Fort Fairfield
The only business of its kind in Fort Fairfield, the facility offers grooming and boarding, either on weekdays or when families are away.
9 months ago
Northern lights could be visible in Maine this New Year’s Eve
The sun expelled two bursts of plasma that are hurtling toward Earth and are expected to arrive early this week, according NOAA.
9 months ago
Aroostook State Park cancels activities due to lack of snow
Park officials issued a report Monday that trail grooming is not yet possible, so skiing and snowshoeing aren’t available.
9 months ago
Central Aroostook’s top news stories of 2024, Part 2
Big crowds turned out for the November election highlighting the last six months of the year in the region.
9 months ago
NMCC celebrates seven graduates of accelerated nursing program, addressing critical workforce shortage
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College held a pinning ceremony on Friday, December 13 to celebrate the achievements of seven graduates from the accelerated associate degree in nursing RN program. Family and friends gathered in the Edmunds Conference Center on campus to honor the graduates. The graduating class of December 2024 includes Cristen […]
9 months ago
New Presque Isle shelter helps Humane Society handle more surrendered dogs
The shelter has served more dogs every year since the pandemic hit, largely because most local veterinarians aren’t taking new patients so people can’t get vet care.
