Sen. Collins sets health care goals

    SEN. SUSAN COLLINS joined members of the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club, Presque Isle Rotary Club, Leaders Encouraging Aroostook Development and Momentum Aroostook for a luncheon Feb. 19 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center. During her visit, Collins spoke on issues concerning the citizens of Aroostook County and Maine, including health care reform and the future of rail service in Aroostook. Pictured, from ...
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Club seeks funding requests

    PRESQUE ISLE – The Presque Isle Rotary Club has already begun planning for the 63rd annual Rotary Auction which will raise funds for local charities and non-profit organizations. This year’s event will be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2. 

City bids farewell

By Kathy McCarty

 

    PRESQUE ISLE — City Council met Monday night to vote on who would next serve as chair, following the passing last week of Council Chair Ed Nickerson. Five of the six remaining councilors were present; Walt Elish was absent. Those present voted unanimously to elect Jennifer Trombley as the next chairperson. Trombley had been serving as deputy chair. Councilors voted to give the duty of deputy chair to Calvin Ha...
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 The Irving Woodlands 250 race

 

    GAVIN BAKER (musher 1), left, of Almonte, Ontario and Rene Marchildon (musher 22) of South River, Ontario, arrive at the Portage Lake check point Saturday evening and register with crew volunteers.

Council seat open

By Kathy McCarty

    PRESQUE ISLE — The city is seeking interested individuals to fill a Presque Isle City Council seat, left vacant following the death of City Council Chair Ed Nickerson. 

Fort school among nation’s best

By Scott Mitchell Johnson

    FORT FAIRFIELD – SAD 20 Superintendent Marc Gendron has always known that Fort Fairfield Middle-High School was a great school, and now a national publication agrees with him. 

Wintergreen draws a crowd for official grand opening

    TWO-YEAR-OLD Emma Burbee of Presque Isle enjoyed playing with clay at Saturday’s official grand opening of the Wintergreen Arts Center. Located in the former Wight Furniture building at 149 State St. in Presque Isle, the center offers art classes, performances, and other seasonal activities for both children and adults.