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Presque Isle

American  
[presk ahyl] / ˌprɛsk ˈaɪl /

noun

  1. a city in NE Maine.


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Replacement of Maine's century-old Ticonic Bridge in Waterville and upgrades to the airport in Presque Isle are among the thousands of projects nationwide funded by President Joe Biden's bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure law.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023

Bowen, who was overcome with emotion after winning the race last year, was set to ride again but suffered a broken collar bone over the weekend at Presque Isle racetrack in Pennsylvania.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2022

He served as Indiana Grand track announcer from 2013 to 2021, and before that called races at Ellis Park, Beulah Park, Presque Isle Downs, and River Downs.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2022

The vehicle was stolen with a Bernese Mountain Dog named "Finn" still inside, Presque Isle Police said.

From Fox News • Jul. 21, 2021

Here they found some English traders, took them prisoners, and conveyed them to Presque Isle.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 1 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

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