Home Inside the National Guard operation at the former Loring Air Force Base The landing zone went hot, briefly bringing back to life the once roaring military installation, which was home to more than 10,000 personnel at its peak during the Cold War. by Cameron Levasseur 13 hours ago Latest News GHCA graduates nine in 34th annual commencement by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 18 hours ago County voters rejected 4 school budgets last year. They reversed course Tuesday. by Cameron Levasseur 2 days ago Gateway Ambassadors to host welcome reception for new residents, employees, community members by Contributed 1 day ago Primaries 2026: Graham Platner takes Aroostook County by storm by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 2 days ago Presque Isle district voters approve school closure and budget by Cameron Levasseur 2 days ago St. John Valley weather, June 10-16, 2026 by Contributed 2 days ago USDA highlights Mainers who have bought homes under program that has drawn scrutiny by Cameron Levasseur 3 days ago Mapleton gears up for Daze by Contributed 1 day ago UMFK offers two Bengal co-ed soccer camps by Contributed 2 days ago Latest Obituaries Gerald "Jerry" McAvaddy Frank "Sam" Mahan Jr. Doran Lionel Bouchard More Obituaries Sports Presque Isle senior signs with Saint Joseph’s College golf team by Contributed 1 day ago Here’s a traditional type of fly fishing that’s often overlooked by Contributed 1 day ago UMFK offers two Bengal co-ed soccer camps by Contributed 2 days ago UMFK opens registration for summer Bengal Overnight Soccer Camps by Contributed 5 days ago High school tennis results by Contributed 1 week ago Special Olympics soccer hires new head coach by Contributed 1 week ago Most Read 1 This northern Maine auto mechanic makes house calls May 29, 2026 2 One of New England’s largest plumbing and heating wholesalers is expanding to Caribou June 3, 2026 3 JetBlue cuts $3M from bid to serve Presque Isle’s airport June 11, 2026 4 Primaries 2026: Graham Platner takes Aroostook County by storm June 10, 2026 5 Presque Isle district voters approve school closure and budget June 10, 2026 County Politics County voters rejected 4 school budgets last year. They reversed course Tuesday. by Cameron Levasseur 2 days ago Primaries 2026: Graham Platner takes Aroostook County by storm by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 2 days ago Events Police / Courts Madawaska police arrest two for aggravated assault and discover drug stash More Maine police departments are leasing cruisers Limestone man critically injured after crashing into parked garbage truck Today’s Paper Business News Gateway Ambassadors to host welcome reception for new residents, employees, community members by Contributed 1 day ago UMFK nursing students honored at pinning ceremony by Contributed 2 days ago The County Federal Credit Union awards scholarships by Contributed 6 days ago Dirigo Reads partners with Governor’s Restaurants to give books to kids to celebrate end of the school year by Contributed 7 days ago Central Aroostook Chamber to host ‘Smokin’ BBQ Cook-Off’ at Maine Potato Blossom Festival by Contributed 1 week ago Pets PAWS Pet of the Week – Pixel and Halo Carolyn’s Bench PAWS Pet of the Week – Cody Opinions Juste pour le fun by Contributed 1 day ago Stay safe by Contributed 1 day ago Development should start from within by Contributed 1 week ago