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š± Presque Isle firefighters help battle devastating Fort Fairfield house fire
Good morning Presque Isle! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Presque Isle firefighters help battle devastating Fort Fairfield house fire
- How laws backed by Presque Isleās senator could reshape life statewide
- Why homelessness is suddenly more visible in Presque Isle and nearby towns
Also on today's calendar: Poetry Reading ā Longfellowās āPaul Revereās Rideā and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 36 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 60, low: 42.
- Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 28 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Home a Total Loss After Fort Fairfield Fire (wagmtv.com) ā A Fort Fairfield home on Presque Isle Road was destroyed in a late-night fire Monday, but working smoke detectors helped the family escape safely. Presque Isle firefighters joined crews from Easton and Limestone in battling the blaze for hours, while the State Fire Marshalās Office investigates the cause and the Red Cross assists the displaced residents. 
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ā¢ The bills that Maine lawmakers passed ā and didn't pass ā this year (sunjournal.com) ā Major statewide decisions this session will still touch Presque Isle, from new rules on AI in political ads and immigration enforcement to added housing, rent relief, and school funding changes. Local readers may want to watch how Presque Isleās own Sen. Trey Stewart and other lawmakers shape pending bills on data centers, transportation safety, and tribal tax changes before final action later this month. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Aroostook County homelessness becomes more visible as temperatures warm (wabi.tv) ā People in Presque Isle may notice more neighbors living outdoors this spring, but county officials say homelessness isnāt necessarily risingājust becoming more visible in larger towns. Homeless Services of Aroostook reports shelter space is available, while law enforcement and local partners continue offering rides, meals, and connections to longer-term support across the region. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Presque Isle
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Upcoming Events in
Presque Isle
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ā Featured events ā
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Paul Revere's Ride Reading
Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, Circulation Computer, 39 2nd St, Presque Isle
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Poetry Reading ā Longfellowās āPaul Revereās Rideā
Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library , Circulation Computer , 39 2nd St , Presque Isle
10:00 am -
Public Youth Art Group
Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library , Circulation Computer , 39 2nd St , Presque Isle
2:30 pm -
LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC
Sargent Family Community Center , 24 Chapman Rd , Presque Isle
12:00 pm -
Community Dining - Presque Isle (Biweekly)
Sargent Family Community Center , 24 Chapman Rd , Presque Isle
1:30 pm -
Coffee and Tourism, Presque Isle
Northern Maine Community Trails , 450 Fort Fairfield Rd , Presque Isle
3:30 pm -
Presque Isle Coffee and Tourism Chat
Northern Maine Community Trails , 450 Fort Fairfield Rd , Presque Isle
3:30 pm -
Community Dining - Presque Isle
Aroostook Agency On Aging , 260 Main St , Presque Isle
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Monday April 27
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š Events Nearby
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Dementia Behavior Symptom Management
Aroostook Agency On Aging , 260 Main St , Presque Isle
3:00 pm -
Community First Aid and CPR Course
Fort Fairfield Public Library , 339 Main St , Fort Fairfield
11:00 am -
5th Annual Color ME 5K Run/Walk
24 Chapman Rd , Presque Isle
1:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Presque Isle. Apply here.
- Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Presque Isle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Presque Isle here.
š Nearby News
Caribou
- Aroostook County Tourism Seeks Board Members ā Apply by May 18 (whoufm.com)
- Maine DOT avoids full closure for Aroostook River Bridge during rehabilitation work (wabi.tv)
- Aroostook County homelessness becomes more visible as temperatures warm (wagmtv.com)
Houlton
- Victim notification system available in some Maine jails, but not statewide (wagmtv.com)
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