7 hours ago

Drug and burglary related crimes dominate grand jury indictments

The Aroostook County grand jury recently indicted 25 individuals for various alleged crimes throughout the region.

7 hours ago

Katahdin Trust named to ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ list

Katahdin Trust Company was recently named as one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Maine.

12 hours ago

Recovery walk offers support for those with addictions

Richard Silliboy of Houlton knows first hand how the dangers of alcohol can consume an individual’s life.

13 hours ago

Maine guide shares a boatload of adventures in new book

Spend a bit of time sharing a boat with a registered Maine guide, and you’re apt to learn all kinds of things about life, nature and other assorted topics. And the more familiar you become with that guide -- after a few years of visiting the same lodge, for instance -- the more likely it is that conversations will roam to subjects you never expected

14 hours ago

Mars Hill mulls craft fair possibility

The Mars Hill and Blaine Homecoming Committee met recently and is looking into doing a fall craft fair in early November if there is enough interest.

14 hours ago

Eight complete training in mechanized logging

Graduates of Maine’s only post-secondary training program for operators of mechanized logging equipment were recognized Friday, Sept. 14, at a ceremony held in the woods southeast of Ashland, where they have spent weeks harvesting timber using sophisticated state-of-the-art machines like those they will encounter in the logging industry.

14 hours ago

Business donations will allow many to attend Caribou summer camps free

Local businesses recently teamed up to donate roughly $6,000 to the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center’s outdoor camping program, which involves kayaking, overnight camping, fishing, and even mountain climbing.

14 hours ago

Petition calls for resignation of former Maine bishop

An online petition is calling for the resignation of the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, New York, who has so far resisted all calls to resign.

17 hours ago

Power restored to Presque Isle’s North Street Healthcare

After a power outage shut down The Aroostook Medical Center’s North Street Healthcare facility Wednesday morning, administrators reopened shortly after 11 a.m.

1 day ago

Fort Fairfield police looking for stolen farm truck

The Fort Fairfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a farm truck stolen from a potato field between Sunday and Monday.

1 day ago

East Grand school menu – Week of September 19

Breakfast is served with milk, fruit and juice.

1 day ago

Health assessment offers guidance to County health care leaders

Aroostook County health care leaders gathered in Presque Isle, Houlton and Fort Kent Monday to learn about the region’s evolving community health needs.

2 days ago

SAD 70 menu – Week of September 19, 2018

Breakfast is served with choice of cereal, assorted fruit juice and white or chocolate milk.

2 days ago

SAD 29 menu – Week of September 19, 2018

Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1% and skim milk.

2 days ago

RSU 50 menu – Week of September 19, 2018

Choice of fat-free chocolate, strawberry or white milk or 1 percent white milk; cereal, assorted fruit juice and fresh fruit.

2 days ago

Senate OKs bill to protect seniors from foreclosure

The Maine Senate on Sept. 13 unanimously voted to enact legislation to protect Maine seniors from losing their homes with an amendment from Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash.

2 days ago

Public works director appeals for dump truck funding

The public works director appeared before the Town Council on Sept. 10 to request funding to buy two dump trucks that he said are desperately needed.

2 days ago

Caribou Marathon’s success continues into third year

Wolfgang Hoeksma didn’t realize he was the oldest competitor in the Caribou Marathon until soon after finishing his race, but a smile quickly appeared after being told of the distinction.