2 months ago
Northern Maine Agricultural Fair to open next week
The five-day event will run through Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds in Presque Isle.
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2 months ago
UMPI, UMF establish first-ever YourPace partnership program to meet state workforce needs
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Farmington are partnering on a first-of-its-kind degree for adult learners starting this fall: a public policy degree offered by UMF and delivered through UMPI’s entirely online, competency-based YourPace program. This innovative YourPace partnership program will provide adult learners […]
2 months ago
Agency on Aging extends glass art Exhibit throughout August
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Agency on Aging is pleased to announce that it has extended its July glass art exhibit throughout August. During Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Night on Friday, Aug. 1 from 4:30–7:30 p.m., artist Dr. Diane Vo will show both her intuitive stained glass art and her hand-crafted basketry. In […]
2 months ago
Presque Isle High School announces dates for the start of the fall semester
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Monday, Aug. 4 the Presque Isle Guidance Office opens for the 2025-26 school year. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 207-764-7721 to make an appointment with one of the three guidance counselors. Tuesday Aug. 5 the health office opens for 2025-26, office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
2 months ago
Local Worthington Scholarship honorees
The Worthington Scholarship Foundation is delighted to announce that 1,000 graduating seniors from high schools across Maine were awarded the Worthington Scholarship. The Foundation is committed to increasing college accessibility by reducing financial barriers and connecting scholars with resources that will aid them in their college journey. “This Foundation was created with a simple vision: […]
2 months ago
Rotary basket raffle to debut at Crown of Maine Balloon Fest
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Rotary Club of Presque Isle is thrilled to announce an exciting new twist for this year’s fundraising efforts: a basket raffle during the highly anticipated Crown of Maine Balloon Fest on Aug. 22-23 at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds. Replacing the club’s traditional auction format, the basket raffle invites local businesses, […]
2 months ago
A new state law will boost Aroostook County potato processors
The law will provide tax credits to Aroostook potato processors starting this fall
2 months ago
Willey Family Foundation dedicates patient suite and garden at Aroostook House of Comfort
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is honored to announce the dedication of its first named patient suite at the Aroostook House of Comfort, made possible through a generous commitment from the Willey Family Foundation. This marks a major milestone in the Foundation’s recently revitalized Naming Opportunities Campaign, launched to sustain and strengthen […]
2 months ago
Why so many Maine school districts are rejecting their budgets
More than three weeks into July and the start of the fiscal year for Maine’s nearly 200 school districts, at least 15 are without a new budget.
2 months ago
Sen. Bernard to hold constituent office hours in Fort Fairfield
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Sen. Sue Bernard, R-Aroostook will be holding constituent office hours on Thursday, July 31 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Fort Fairfield VFW, located at 130 Presque Isle St. Constituents are encouraged to come share concerns and opinions about legislative matters or other state government topics of interest. Light refreshments will be […]
