2 years ago
2nd annual Color Run/Walk is Saturday
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The 2nd annual Color Run/Walk is coming to Presque Isle this weekend to boost awareness for victims of crime.
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2 years ago
Donations to honor late Caribou firefighter ensure bright holidays
CARIBOU, Maine — Friends and community members who knew Danny Raymond want to make sure his legacy is never forgotten. Raymond, 57, died March 23 in a vehicle crash in Caribou. He had been a full-time firefighter and paramedic for 28 years. He served as a captain seven years prior to his death.
2 years ago
Brothers and long-term employees buy Steaks N’ Stuff
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A Presque Isle grocery store is under local ownership after two brothers purchased it on April 1.
2 years ago
Earth Day felling of trees at Aroostook County Courthouse angers residents
HOULTON, Maine — When tree crews leveled five seemingly healthy trees in front of the Aroostook County Courthouse in Houlton the day before Earth Day, local emotions escalated, according to Jane Torres, executive director of the Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce.
2 years ago
Amphitheater will be Rotary’s gift to Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle will have a new community space for music and cultural events thanks to the efforts of a century-old service club.
2 years ago
Council will revisit economic development group
CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou city councilors have delayed appointing members to a new economic development committee to address concerns about non-voting members and potential conflicts of interest.
2 years ago
Police searching for missing Presque Isle juvenile
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle police officers are trying to locate a missing juvenile. Gitpu Paul was last seen around midnight on April 26 at his home, police said. He is 5 feet, 6 inches tall with brown eyes and brown hair, and weighs about 150 pounds. It is unclear what he was wearing […]
2 years ago
Connecticut man arrested on drug trafficking charge in Van Buren
VAN BUREN, Maine — A community member’s report of a man with a Connecticut license plate she perceived to be behaving erratically led to an arrest for drug trafficking.
2 years ago
Eagle Lake pilot is Maine Game Warden of the Year
FORT KENT, Maine — Some people show up for work each day. Some people like Game Warden Jeff Spencer show up for work, rescue people and earn the 2022 Maine Game Warden of the Year Award.
2 years ago
Main Street retail expands with second children’s clothing store
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Main Street has a new addition targeted to the younger set. Little Blossom Boutique opened earlier this month in Presque Isle with a better-than-expected turnout. Half the inventory was sold that day, even though sibling owners Lexi Theriault and Abbi Frost had been fully stocked ahead of time.
