Aroostook County

Presque Isle

Dispatches and regional reporting from Presque Isle and the surrounding Aroostook County area.

A Growing Farmers Market Network Strengthens Aroostook's Local Food System

Weekly markets across Aroostook County are helping small producers reach customers directly as interest in local food continues to grow.

State & Policy / Presque Isle

Forestry Land-Use Rules Face Review as Northern Maine Pushes for Clarity

State regulators are revisiting land-use rules that govern large forestry parcels, with northern Maine officials asking for clearer, more predictable standards.

Jul 21, 2026

Working Maine / Presque Isle

Rural Hospital Systems Compete Statewide for a Shrinking Pool of Nurses

Hospital systems serving rural Maine are raising wages and offering relocation incentives as nursing shortages continue to strain scheduling and services.

Jul 12, 2026

Environment / Presque Isle

Volunteers Keep Watch Over Aroostook County's Lakes as Monitoring Funding Tightens

Citizen science volunteers are filling gaps in water quality monitoring across Aroostook County's lakes as state resources remain limited.

Jul 11, 2026

Opinion & Analysis / Presque Isle

Housing Policy Written for Portland Doesn't Automatically Work in Presque Isle

State housing incentives modeled on urban density assumptions often fail to account for what rural Maine towns actually need to add housing stock.

Jul 9, 2026

Sports / Presque Isle

Nordic Skiing Remains a Point of Pride for Presque Isle Schools

Presque Isle's long Nordic skiing tradition continues to produce competitive athletes, supported by reliable snow and a dedicated community trail network.

Jun 24, 2026