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Presque Isle, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Presque Isle! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Find Presque Isle’s court, CareerCenter, and Aroostook State Park details fast.
- Meet the Southern Aroostook stars headed to UMaine Presque Isle
- Meet the Easton honor grads headed for UMPI and local careers.
Also on today's calendar: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
- Friday: Cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. - apps.web.maine.gov (maine.gov) — State data here lists key public offices serving Presque Isle, including the Presque Isle CareerCenter on Spruce Street, the local District Court on Riverside Drive, and nearby Aroostook State Park on State Park Road. Residents can use this as a quick reference for phone numbers, addresses, and websites for courts, parks, DHHS, CareerCenters, and other services across Maine. 
2. Leaving a Legacy (whoufm.com) — Two standout Southern Aroostook seniors are bringing their talents to Presque Isle, with Ally Shields set to play basketball and study physical therapy assisting at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, and Hannah McGary planning to study education there. The story also reflects on their championship-filled high school careers, injuries, and the strong community support behind them.
3. Easton Announces Class of 2026 Honor Parts (q961.com) — Easton Junior Senior High School has named its Class of 2026 valedictorian, salutatorian, and honor essayists, with several students connected to Presque Isle programs like Presque Isle Business Vocational and Presque Isle Tech Cosmetology. One graduate will study nursing at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, while others head to Orono or apprenticeships after the June 5 graduation ceremony.
4. University of Maine System Trustees extend Chancellor Malloy's contract through June 30, 2028 (dailybulldog.com) — Presque Isle gets a direct nod as the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s YourPace online program is highlighted as a key success under extended Chancellor Dannel Malloy. Trustees have added a year to his contract through 2028, citing enrollment growth, unified accreditation, and new programs that aim to keep higher education accessible and affordable across Maine.
5. Over 200,000 H-1B applicants paid $100,000 for 15-day US visa processing (cnbctv18.com) — A rural hospital in Presque Isle recently paid a steep federal premium to quickly secure an overseas surgeon, highlighting how immigration fees hit small communities. During a Senate hearing, Sen. Susan Collins pressed Homeland Security about exempting rural medical providers from the costly H‑1B fast-track fee, arguing they differ from big tech employers using the same program.
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Community Dining - Presque Isle →
Aroostook Agency On Aging, 260 Main St, Presque Isle
11:00 am
Monday June 8
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Other local events
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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia →
Aroostook Agency On Aging, 260 Main St, Presque Isle
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LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC →
Sargent Family Community Center, 24 Chapman Rd, Presque Isle
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Community Dining - Presque Isle →
Aroostook Agency On Aging, 260 Main St, Presque Isle
11:00 am
Thursday June 11
Wednesday June 17
Monday June 22
📣 Presque Isle Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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EHS Class Night
Easton Junior-Senior High Sch Easton, ME 04740
6:30 pm -
EHS Senior Class Bowling Trip
Easton Junior-Senior High Sch Easton, ME 04740
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EHS Graduation
Easton Junior-Senior High Sch Easton, ME 04740
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Public Youth Art Group →
Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, Circulation Computer, Presque Isle
2:30 pm -
Paint & Sip with Filomena Irving →
Caribou Country Club, 723 Sweden St, Caribou
6:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Tuesday June 9
Monday June 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Presque Isle. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(03085) - 379 Main Street in Presque Isle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Presque Isle here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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