8 hours ago

County organizations receive federal funds to feed people in need

Six organizations recently received $31,983 total in funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency to continue providing much needed food for Aroostook County’s most vulnerable populations.

18 hours ago

Children swim and run their way through Splash and Dash race

The first annual Star City Splash and Dash race brought nearly 50 children together for a fun filled morning at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Gentile Hall on Saturday, June 16.

2 days ago

Presque Isle airport to construct new hangar space for privately owned planes

In addition to transitioning to a new jet carrier service, the Northern Maine Regional Airport hopes to soon begin construction on a new hangar that will house five privately owned single-engine airplanes.

3 days ago

Splash Pad opens for the summer in Presque Isle

The long awaited splash pad opened to the public on Riverside Drive in Presque Isle on Saturday, June 16, with dozens of families coming out to enjoy the interactive play area and cool off on a hot day.

3 days ago

Washburn library seeks to ‘reinvent itself’ amidst a struggling community

Londa Brown, chair of the Washburn Memorial Library board of directors, spends hours each week “weeding” through hundreds of the library’s oldest, less utilized books in hopes of redesigning the space for greater use for children, teens and any other community members who wish to take advantage of its services.

5 days ago

Clinic gives people in Aroostook County access to dental care

Around fifty individuals benefited from free dental care and consultations during the third annual dental clinic held at the Fort Fairfield Recreation Center June 14 and 15.

5 days ago

County Face: Jacob Graham of Mapleton

Jacob Graham of Mapleton strives to maintain a positive outlook on life whether he is in front of a classroom at Presque Isle Middle School,

5 days ago

Land development proposal raises concerns for northern Maine residents

Several individuals expressed concerns about a new proposal that could lead to more commercial development in unorganized territories of Aroostook and the state during a public informational meeting held at the Bigrock Ski Lodge on June 14.

6 days ago

ACAP expands services through ‘Whole Family’ approach

Nearly a year after a pilot launch of their “Whole Family,” or “two generation,” approach to family coaching, the Aroostook County Action Program has found much early success with helping both children and parents combat the cycle of poverty.

6 days ago

Presque Isle seeks to expand “age-friendly” community initiatives

The City of Presque recently became one of nearly 50 communities in Maine that are recognized as part of AARP Maine’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities.