2 days ago

Presque Isle Air Force Base was crucial launch point for Europe-bound aircraft during major wars

Throughout the 1940s and again during the 1950s and early 1960s, the former Presque Isle Air Force Base served as the final stop for thousands of U.S. pilots and crew members before they soared into the skies above the Atlantic Ocean, bound for European lands thousands of miles away.

4 days ago

Maine CDC confirms hepatitis A case linked to Presque Isle restaurant

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a case of acute hepatitis A viral infection in Presque Isle.

4 days ago

SAD 27 confirms individual diagnosed with Hepatitis A

Officials from SAD 27 confirmed on Saturday that an individual associated with Fort Kent Elementary School has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A.

5 days ago

UMPI to launch new cybersecurity degree program in fall 2019

Through collaborative efforts with the University of Maine System, the University of Maine at Presque Isle is ready to begin a new bachelor’s degree program in cybersecurity this fall.

6 days ago

County Faces: John Cancelarich of Presque Isle

When John Cancelarich and his family moved to Presque Isle in 1962, he had never lived in Maine, but had been looking for a way to start over both personally and professionally.

3 weeks ago

County Faces: Nancy Nichols of Presque Isle

Wherever Nancy Nichols of Presque Isle has lived, she has dedicated her career to giving back to people in her community and helping to create new, exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth.

3 weeks ago

Washburn High School students create diversity mural, present at state conference

Students in Washburn District High School’s Civil Rights Team recently took part in a project that they hope will encourage more students and staff members to think seriously about issues surrounding equality, inclusion and diversity.

4 weeks ago

United Way helps children kick off summer of reading and learning

First graders at Washburn District Elementary School received a special gift on Thursday morning, courtesy of United Way of Aroostook’s Summer Slide reading program.

4 weeks ago

Red Cross honors ordinary heroes for saving lives, giving back to their community

The Aroostook County chapter of the American Red Cross honored more than a dozen individuals and businesses for displaying courage amidst difficult situations

4 weeks ago

Aging expo introduces seniors to hands-on activities, new skills

Aroostook Agency on Aging hosted its seventh annual Aging Well, Living Well Expo on Friday, May 17, with many senior citizens taking advantage of hands-on activities and presentations that encouraged them to embrace healthy lifestyles.