The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer farm tractor safety classes in Gorham, Sidney and Presque Isle, starting Monday, April 8. Classes in each location meet for multiple days. Courses will be held at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham, Kramer Tractor in Sidney, and School Administrative District 1 Presque Isle High […]
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New University of Maine at Augusta lab will double enrollment for medical lab techs in city
Tuesday’s grand opening of the new facility at the University of Maine at Augusta for the medical lab technician program will more than double enrollment for students on the Augusta campus to help fill a statewide need.
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In path of April solar eclipse, small-town Maine sees big tourist opportunity
Several communities in the rural and northern parts of the state, located in the path of totality, hope for an astronomical tourist boom when the eclipse becomes visible on the afternoon of April 8.
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Augusta teen charged with terrorizing following report of weapon at school
Police have issued a summons to a 15-year-old Augusta boy on a felony charge of terrorizing following an incident Thursday at Cony High School.
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Maine Army National Guard plans June community outreach projects
The Maine Army National Guard plans this month to be involved in six community outreach projects of various sizes for the 2023 annual training season. Officially termed Innovative Readiness Training, or IRTs, the projects have long been a staple in the Maine National Guard’s annual training repertoire, particularly for engineering and transportation units. The federal […]
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UMaine Presque Isle recognizes local dean’s list students
Several local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. They are Amanda Bruton and Molly Curtis, both of Oakland, as well as Jackman Daigle of Jackman, Samantha Folsom of Winthrop, Richard Gregor of Skowhegan, Austin Libby of Gardiner, Kristin Ray of Windsor, and Katelyn […]
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UScellular names retail area sales manager for Central, Northern New England
Local stores located in Farmington, Waterville, Augusta.
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Body found on Sears Island identified as missing Presque Isle college student
Chase Dmuchowsky’s car was found idling in the middle of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge a month before his body was recovered on Sears Island.
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Health network to offer range of free workshops during October
The Healthy Living for ME network plans to host free workshops scheduled to start up across the state in October. Topics addressed by the workshops include managing chronic conditions and chronic pain, improving fitness and balance, and managing diabetes. Healthy Living for ME welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. The network’s evidence-based programming can help patients […]
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Obsolete pesticide collections days set for 4 cities during October
Cities include Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta and Portland.