5 days ago

Community honors Amy Theriault five years after her murder, family continues fight against domestic violence

Nearly 200 people came together in Fort Kent on Saturday, June 15, to remember Amy Theriault, a St. Francis woman who lost her life to domestic violence homicide at 31 years old.

5 days ago

Despite $200,000 increase, Woodland school budget will not affect taxes

Roughly a dozen residents attended a June 18 town meeting in Woodland and voted forward a $2,252,111.25 school budget, which is up 191,702.46 from last year’s budget of $2,060,408.79.

5 days ago

Kayaks and canoes coast with speed during Grand Isle Kayak race

Twenty-five vessels barreled down the St. John River on the morning of June 15 during the sixth annual Grand Isle Kayak Race.

5 days ago

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife moose biologist receives international award

Lee Kantar, Maine’s moose biologist with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, was honored with the Distinguished Moose Biologist Award by his peers at the 53rd North American Moose Conference last week in Carrabassett Valley.

6 days ago

Relay for Life event coming this weekend

Hundreds of cancer survivors, caretakers, and volunteers will come out to the Caribou High School track this Saturday and raise money for the American Cancer Society.

6 days ago

Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2019 inductees

The Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its sixth Class to be inducted Thursday, July 18, at the school.

6 days ago

Limestone approves budget, elects municipal officers

A total of 203 Limestone residents cast their ballots during a June 11 municipal election, voting in two selectmen, two school committee members, and one member of the Limestone Water and Sewer District.

6 days ago

Beauregard Equipment Inc. marks grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Beauregard Equipment Inc. in Caribou recently marked their grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

6 days ago

CDC confirms connection between six County hepatitis cases

Within the past month, four cases of hepatitis A in Aroostook County have been confirmed by the Maine Center for Disease Control.

6 days ago

Fighting Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases have become a major public health concern, with cases exploding over the past 15 years.

7 days ago

Midsommar Fest to feature blasts from the past

Like the perennial lupine, New Sweden Midsommar Festival will return this week, Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23.

1 week ago

I remember Marshall

At this age, characters come in and out of focus in one’s dreams or waking memories. I remember Marshall Dodge.

1 week ago

36th annual Cary Classic to benefit Cary Foundation

The 36th annual Jefferson Cary Foundation Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, July 6, at the Caribou Country Club.

1 week ago

Vets Center celebrates four decades of caring for those who served

For 40 years, Vet Centers across the country have offered counseling for veterans suffering from traumatic war-time experiences and helping them readjust to civilian life.

1 week ago

2019 Crown of Maine Balloon Fest fast approaches

With just over two months to go, the 2019 Crown of Maine Balloon Fest committee is busily making plans for this year’s event.

1 week ago

Washburn District High School National Honor Society induction

Five new members were inducted into the Washburn District High School National Honor Society on May 29th at the WDHS gymnasium.

1 week ago

Session invites girls to dabble in digital art

Local girls ages 12-16 are invited to take part in an interactive summer art experience to bolster their science communication skills.

1 week ago

High Street reconstruction underway

Caribou residents driving on High Street, one of the city’s busiest roadways, will notice construction crews and workers guiding traffic as the road is being reconstructed this summer.