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‘There’s a lot of change being proposed’: Presque Isle discusses new downtown project
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A new downtown project is in the works to help make the city of Presque Isle more pedestrian and bike friendly. The hope is that slowing down traffic and making the downtown more accessible will promote economic development, and will make the city safer. The...
Engineers share options for Presque Isle’s Main Street improvements
Creating a new sidewalk and reducing some traffic lanes to include a multiuse path are among the options for remaking Presque Isle’s downtown. Leaders for the Maine Department of Transportation’s Village Partnership Initiative project updated businesses and residents this week. The public had a chance to view some proposed design options on Wednesday.
County Bluegrass Festival a haven for music fans from near and far
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine – Whether they were newcomers or familiar with the event, everyone found a reason to enjoy the latest County Bluegrass Festival on Friday. Since launching the festival in 2006, Stev and Nancy Rogeski have been dedicated to bringing fan favorites and emerging performers, and this year is no exception.
Caribou area From our Files – Week of August 28, 2024
Largest crowd to visit Caribou in years — Undoubtedly the largest crowd which has visited Caribou in several years gathered here on Sunday last. The Limestone train was the first to arrive bringing two coaches and 60 people; a few minutes later the train from Van Buren hauled up to the station bringing 105 more. Shortly afterward the train which started from Millinocket arrived, having 14 coaches and bringing 912 passengers. The station grounds and Broadway were alive with people, many gathering to see the trains arrive. It is estimated that fully 1500 people were at or near the station — probably the largest crowd which ever assembled there. A large number of the excursionists winding their way to the Adventists’ campgrounds on Sweden Street, which were thronged with people all day long. Others wandered aimlessly around town, not knowing what to do or why they had come. Shortly after 4 o’clock the visitors began to return to the station, the Millinocket train leaving at 5 o’clock and the Limestone and Van Buren trains shortly after.
Ashland Resident Steps Up As Interim Town Manager
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Ashland has named an interim town Manager to replace Cyr Martin who stepped down earlier this month. Chelsea Stratton, a resident of Ashland, has stepped up until a more long-term town manager can be found. Chelsea Stratton has been Ashland’s Interim Town Manager since August 6th working with the previous town manager, Cyr Martin, for the first few days to get a better feel for her new role.
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