9 hours ago
Aroostook grand jury indicts 66, including hit-and-run driver
A black SUV came up from behind and struck the victim, police said.
Houlton
11 hours ago
County finance director named interim administrator
Aroostook County’s finance director will temporarily take the reins from County Administrator Ryan Pelletier.
18 hours ago
On disobeying unlawful orders
To the editor:
There are six lawmakers urging members of our military to disobey unlawful orders. It is true that in certain circumstances disobeying orders is allowed.
18 hours ago
Maine needs diverse power sources
To the editor:
Up here in Aroostook County, energy issues are a part of everyday life. They affect what families pay each month and what businesses can afford to do.
18 hours ago
Holiday gift inspiration for men and women who love the outdoors
The holiday season is at hand and shopping days are dwindling. Most every gift giver is likely to have at least one outdoors enthusiast on their list who enjoys hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, boating, bird watching or photography.
19 hours ago
Relief for families that rely on SNAP
To the editor:
In recent weeks, many families in our community have expressed relief that the SNAP program is fully functioning again. For parents trying to stretch every dollar and keep food on the table, SNAP is often the support that allows them to remain financially stable during temporary hardships.
19 hours ago
New challenges for funeral records
At the September meeting of the Wassebec Genealogical Society, Ethan Annis of the Lary Funeral Home spoke about trends regarding funerals.
2 days ago
Early morning fire shuts down Patten’s Main Street
The fire early Wednesday morning shut down the town’s main street and knocked out power to businesses.
2 days ago
The County Crossword for December 17, 2025
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
3 days ago
Mill Pond School first trimester honor roll
Matthew Oliver, principal Mill Pond School in Hodgdon, announces the honor roll for the first trimester of the 2025-26 school year as follows: Grade six, high honors: Faith Belisle, Jeeda Bossie, Azorah Clark, Thomas Hand, Paisley Hovey, Alise Miller, Noah Sloat, Logan Smith; honors: Destiny Blake, Will Carton, Matthias Dulinsky, Camren Grover, Amelia Hemingway, Liliana […]
