Presque Isle

8 hours ago

Academic achievement and leadership celebrated at NMCC Phi Theta Kappa ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College hosted the spring 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony for the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter March 18, recognizing the academic achievement and leadership potential of newly inducted student members. Established in 1918 by Missouri two-year college presidents, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society recognizes and encourages academic […]

1 day ago

Invest in a Maine Where We Can All Age Well

By Noël Bonam and Megan Walton Maine is at a pivotal moment—one that will shape how we treat our older neighbors today and how each of us will experience aging in the years ahead. Almost all of us want to remain in our homes and communities as we grow older. Nationally, 75% of adults 50 […]

2 days ago

The County Crossword for March 25, 2026

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

2 days ago

Empty Bowls taking place April 10

The University of Maine at Presque Isle and Wintergreen Arts Center are teaming up to present another round of Empty Bowls — a fundraiser that offers up hand-crafted ceramic bowls and soup to fight hunger on a local scale — and are asking people to bring their love of art and their appetite.

2 days ago

Mills’ time is past

To the editor:
I am a strong supporter of Graham Platner for the U.S. Senate but I have also been a supporter of Janet Mills through her eight years as our govern

2 days ago

The struggles in a word

War.  The word can represent multiple struggles among humankind.  It can be as minor as a disagreement between siblings and as horrific and debilitating as a worldwide battle with boots on the ground.