Community

3 weeks ago

Old Man Winter is here again

We have had a pretty cold December, except for one totally unnecessary day of 50+ degrees with lashing rain and 50 mph winds (Really?) — and then, of course, a total freeze-up of everything. 

3 weeks ago

Friends of Cross Lake complete grant work

The Friends of Cross Lake, partnering with the County of Aroostook, the St. John Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, Northern Tilth and watershed farmers, recently completed a grant providing $105,344 to farmers in the Cross Lake, Daigle and Dickey Brook watersheds for implementing cover crop practices that protect water quality. 

1 month ago

Presque Isle Elks to host 20th annual Elks Family Christmas Day Dinner

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, will again on Christmas Day at 11:30 a.m. host the Elks Family Christmas Dinner at the Elks Lodge located at 508 Main St. “Anyone who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day is invited to join the Elks family for a five-course Christmas Dinner on Christmas […]

1 month ago

A Christmas miracle?

Well, it all started when my friend Christine took her two cats to the Caribou vet’s office back the end of August. Unfortunately, a mishap with her cat carrier resulted in one of the kitties, Malcolm, darting off into the woods. 

1 month ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Hobo

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Hobo, a handsome 4- to 5-year-old light gray tiger cat with soft fur, soulful eyes and a heart full of love.

1 month ago

Keeping Presque Isle’s facilities strong

The city of Presque Isle is fortunate to have an experienced and dedicated Facilities Department working behind the scenes to keep our community’s buildings, parks, trails and event spaces operating safely and efficiently. 

1 month ago

Maine needs diverse power sources

To the editor:
Up here in Aroostook County, energy issues are a part of everyday life. They affect what families pay each month and what businesses can afford to do.