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Department of Transportation chooses United Airlines for Presque Isle Airport contract

One of the most controversial issues in Presque Isle’s recent history has come to a conclusion: United Airlines will continue to provide essential air service to Presque Isle International Airport for the next two years.

Company to give book to high school seniors

Barresi Financial Inc. of Presque Isle has announced that they will donate a special book to all Aroostook County High School Seniors as a graduation present.

Scorching temperatures arrive in The County

Temperatures in Aroostook County soared to near 90 for the first time this season, just a few weeks after a foot of snow fell in the area.

AMHC recovery centers host County events

Roads to Recovery and Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, substance use peer recovery service providers, are hosting several public events in May.

Jackson to hold virtual town hall meeting on May 27

Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, will hold a virtual town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27.

Bishop assigns two priests with ties to St. John Valley

Bishop Robert P. Deeley recently announced the assignments of two priests with St. John Valley ties.

Crown of Maine Balloon Fest canceled

County residents will miss out on yet another summer tradition, as organizers announced on Monday that this year’s Crown of Maine Balloon Fest had been canceled.

Madawaska Lake crash causes major vehicle damage

A crash at the Lake Shore Drive and Route 161 intersection in Madawaska Lake on Monday caused severe damage to two vehicles as three individuals were taken to Cary Medical Center with minor injuries.

Company gives $10,000 to local relief efforts

MMG Insurance recently donated $10,000 to the Aroostook County Action Program to assist children and families in Aroostook County experiencing COVID-19-related hardship.

Births at Cary Medical Center, Feb. through April, 2020

The following births were recorded at Cary Medical Center during the months of February, March and April.

Scholarships available for Aroostook students

Online applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation for the Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County, the Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund.

Maine National Guard to do flyover in Aroostook County on Thursday

The second half of Maine’s Operation American Resolve flyover will be held on Thursday, according to 101st Air Refueling Wing officials.

National Guard to salute health care workers with flyover

The Maine National Guard will honor Maine's frontline health care workers and essential personnel with a flyover on Tuesday over several Maine communities.

UMPI celebrates students’ resilience, achievements in virtual commencement

Like colleges across Maine and the country, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been forced to change how faculty, staff and students connect and how to celebrate the Class of 2020 in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From our Files – Week of May 4, 2020

50 Years Ago -- May 7, 1970 Scout Receives ‘Eagle’ At Honor Court -- Steve Young received the Eagle Award, the highest a Boy Scout can attain, when Troop 190 held a Court of Honor last Thursday at St. Thomas School. Ray Forest, district Scout executive, made the presentation.

Pineland Farms giving out 4,500 more boxes of food in County

MARS HILL, Maine — The Mars Hill-based Pineland Farms Potato Company will continue its “Drive Thru Box of Food Giveaway” this week by giving out 4,500 more boxes of food in the Presque Isle and St.

Aroostook CA$H Coalition to reopen tax help effort

The United Way of Aroostook’s Aroostook CA$H Coalition, sponsored by The County Federal Credit Union, has been working to be able to offer help to the many clients who hadn’t yet filed their taxes when COVID-19 stay-at-home measures were put into place.

Virtual workshop to prep businesses for government contracting

Northern Maine Development Commission and Maine Procurement Technical Assistance Center will partner to offer an online virtual workshop shop from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, for all small businesses interested in expanding their business through government contracts.

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