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Balloon Fest street fair gets underway at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22, 2019

The Crown of Maine Balloon Fest street fair will begin at 5 p.m. on Main Street today, Aug. 22. 

2 days ago

Weekly digital jigsaw ~ Micmac’s 25th annual Mawiomi of Tribes ~ Star-Herald

Dancers from Maine's Wabanaki tribes performed many traditional Native

2 days ago

Local pilot reflects on a decade of hot air balloon flying as part of annual festival

When Derik Smith served as a crew member for Ontario-based hot air balloon pilot Bill Whelan in 2004, he never expected that 15 years later he would be a licensed pilot, flying through the Aroostook skies with his own balloon named Queen of Hearts.

3 days ago

60th annual Potato Feast Days set for Aug. 23-24

Can you feel it? That chill in the morning air? It is a sure sign that fall is right around the corner. And with the coming of fall, so too comes the return of the town’s annual Potato Feast Days celebration.

3 days ago

Crowd cheers on karaoke contestants during penultimate Thursdays event

Sweden Street was once again packed with close to a thousand guests enjoying karaoke, wrestling, and offerings from local vendors for Caribou’s penultimate Thursdays on Sweden event of 2019.

1 week ago

Local artist, teacher shows paintings at UMFK gallery

The University of Maine at Fort Kent's Blake Gallery is featuring "La Palette de Coul׳Art," a collection of artwork by local artist Gert Thibodeau, from Aug. 15 through Sept. 26. 

1 week ago

County Bluegrass Festival in the running for International Bluegrass award

Northern Maine’s homegrown County Bluegrass Festival is among the contenders for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s event of the year. 

1 week ago

The County Crossword for August 14, 2019

You can complete this crossword puzzle online

1 week ago

Weekly digital jigsaw ~ Mantle Lake Park ~ Star-Herald

Grace Hilton, 8, and her brother, Oliver Allen, 2-1/2, feed Mantle Lake Park

1 week ago

Celebration of Praise concert returns

Celebrated organist Mark Thallander will return for the third annual Celebration of Praise concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Grant Memorial United Methodist Church.

1 week ago

Smyrna festival is Saturday

The third annual “Blast from the Past” celebration in Smyrna returns Saturday, Aug. 19 with an old-fashioned street party.

1 week ago

VISTA volunteer joins local arts organization

The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living has announced that Annelise Wardwell has recently been hired as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer for the summer.

2 weeks ago

Sample, one of CPAC’s first acts, returns Aug. 30

The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living will welcome Maine humorist Tim Sample back to the Caribou Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30.

2 weeks ago

The County Crossword for August 07, 2019

You can complete this crossword puzzle online

2 weeks ago

Weekly digital jigsaw ~ 2019 Nordic Trail Festival ~ Star-Herald

Andrew Bouchard of Bike, Board & Ski leads a group of young bike riders on the trails at the 2019 Nordic Trail Festival.

2 weeks ago

Zerbini Family Circus comes to Caribou

The Zerbini Family Circus wowed guests with death-defying stunts, tightrope walking, juggling and animal performances during an Aug. 2 showing in a big top tent next to the Wellness and Recreation Center on Bennett Drive. 

2 weeks ago

Celebrants enjoy Danforth Summerfest

Jessica Michaud was determined to win on Saturday morning.

2 weeks ago

Outdoor calendar – August 10-18, 2019

Outdoor calendar – August 10-18, 2019