1 week ago

Presque Isle snowstorm

Following the first wave of snow on Sunday, Jan. 12, Pat Bragdon of Presque Isle maneuvers his snowblower on Dyer Street.

2 weeks ago

RSU 50 board will meet Monday, Jan. 13 |

DYER BROOK, Maine — The RSU 50 board of directors will meet at 6:30 p.

1 month ago

The Star City lights up for the holidays

Magical lights casting their colorful glow on the snow never seem to get old.

1 month ago

News organization experiencing telephone outage

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Telephone lines at the Houlton Pioneer Times, The Star-Herald, the Aroostook Republican and News and the St.

2 months ago

What it means to live in The County

Many of us County residents have heard this question a lot over the years:  Why do you live up there, anyway? 

3 months ago

Holiday hodgepodge

As much as I cringe at the idea of impending colder weather, now that it’s kind of here I’m starting to have visions of cornucopias and evergreens. It’s nearly time to look forward to decorating and baking, twinkling lights and gatherings.  

3 months ago

Flakes on the ground

Thursday, Nov. 7, brought the first visible snowfall to many parts of the area, including Presque Isle.

3 months ago

In celebration of newspapers

This week, Oct. 6-12, is a week dedicated to what many acknowledge as journalism’s first stronghold.  It is National Newspaper Week.

4 months ago

Colors of the maple leaves

Maple leaves blaze against a clear sky at Riverside Park in Presque Isle.

4 months ago

Revenge of the furry kind

They appear nearly every morning, picking their way in what looks like a well-executed dance.  The neighborhood cats love the open backyards where I live. On these cool, fall mornings, they waltz in and out in force to grab any spot of sun they can find.