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🌱 Graves' reopens Friday as Hannaford in Presque Isle

Presque Isle, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Presque Isle! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Graves' reopens Friday as Hannaford in Presque Isle
  • Why UMPI's YourPace program faces an accreditor review
  • AR Gould offers free childbirth classes for expectant parents

Also on today's calendar: Seacoast Artisans 27th Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 41 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 41, low: 23.
  • Friday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 41 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hannaford Rebrands Graves' Shop ‘n Save in Maine (progressivegrocer.com) — Graves' Shop 'n Save at 797 Main Street in Presque Isle will reopen as Hannaford on Nov. 13 at 7 a.m., following a renovation closure. The independently operated Presque Isle Pharmacy remains open during the closure and is scheduled to become a Hannaford Pharmacy in December.
   

• Why a Maine Online Program Is Drawing Accreditor Scrutiny (insidehighered.com) — UMPI must secure accreditor approval before expanding competency-based offerings as its fast-growing YourPace online program faces a quality review. The accreditor is examining transfer credits, completion speeds and academic oversight ahead of an April appearance. University leaders defend the program as a flexible path for adults with unfinished degrees.
   

• 2027 birthing classes (thecounty.me) — Expectant parents can sign up for free childbirth classes at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, starting Jan. 16. The four 2027 sessions cover birth preparation and newborn care, include a maternity unit tour, and each accommodate 10 couples. Those at least 24 weeks pregnant can register at 207-768-5944.
   

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  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Presque Isle. Apply here.
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Crew Members in Presque Isle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Presque Isle here.

🗞 Nearby News

Caribou

  • Caribou police say missing woman, 79, has been located (wagmtv.com)
  • Crossroads Youth Center crowns Miss Aroostook, Miss Northern Maine titleholders (wagmtv.com)
  • Troy Jackson defeated incumbent Sen. Susan Collins and six other candidates in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Maine (ballotpedia.org)

Houlton

  • ICE Boston deports Illegal immigrant convicted of lying about role in Rwandan Genocide (bostonherald.com)
  • Aroostook educator's YA novel teaches inner resilience (bangordailynews.com)

Ok Presque Isle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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