4 days ago

Two men charged in dog killing case face separate hearings

Nine months after two Houlton men were arrested and charged in connection with the alleged killing of a dog, their cases continue to wind through the court system.

4 days ago

Agency on Aging offers courses on ‘Living Well’

The Aroostook Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for ME will offer two six-week workshops to help people learn to manage health conditions.

4 days ago

Caribou accident sends two to the hospital

Two people were transported to Cary Medical Center following an Aug. 13 accident on the Van Buren Road in Caribou, according to the Caribou Police Department.

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What we know about the double homicide case in Castle Hill

Maine State Police continue to investigate a double homicide after finding two men dead in a pickup truck on Tuesday morning. Here is what we know about the case:

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Presque Isle Housing Authority to host Tasty Options Market Aug. 15

The Presque Isle Housing Authority, in conjunction with their summer activities program, will host a hybrid local market for their residents from 5 to 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 15, at their 58 Birch St. office. 

4 days ago

Medical school starts physician residencies in Aroostook County

With the goal of addressing a rural physician shortage, Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine is starting a new residency program at medical centers in Presque Isle and Fort Kent.

5 days ago

Session to teach building, growing with high tunnels

The National Resources Conservation Service and Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District will offer a high tunnel workshop in September at two locations in Aroostook County.

5 days ago

Renovation projects on tap for Hodgdon schools

With the start of the new school year just a couple weeks away, the SAD 70 school board is looking to update its two school buildings.

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Student spends three weeks at Chicago summer course

Katelyn Amero, a senior at Presque Isle High School, spent three weeks in Chicago this summer attending a three-week Biotechnology for the 21st Century course.

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County Faces: Barney Pelletier of Eagle Lake

Bernard “Barney” Pelletier is well-known for being a dedicated family man, award-winning educator, and pillar of the Eagle Lake community in which he has lived for all of his 80 years. 

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Autopsy confirms two men were shot in Castle Hill double homicide

The Maine medical examiner’s office in Augusta has confirmed that the two victims found dead in a pickup truck on Tuesday were fatally shot. 

5 days ago

Border Patrol agents seize meth on Interstate 95

United States Border Patrol agents are searching for the owner of a vehicle found abandoned Monday, Aug. 12, on Interstate 95 a short distance from where the agency was conducting an immigration checkpoint.

5 days 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. 

5 days ago

Town purchases used dump truck for public works department

During a brief Town Council meeting on Monday evening, councilors voted to purchase a used plow truck for the Public Works Department.

5 days ago

East Grand residents, potential camp buyers wary of dam proposal

Early last year, Jason Kreider of Darien, Connecticut., considered buying a camp on East Grand Lake.

5 days ago

Henderson softball tourney draws friends together for 3 days of softball

Emotions were high for the seventh annual Aaron Henderson Memorial Softball tournament held Friday through Sunday at Houlton Community Park.

5 days ago

Limestone welcomes new restaurant

Limestone residents can once again enjoy pizza, poutine, and more on main street with the opening of Double Play, a new restaurant located in the former Al-Bear’s Pizza building.

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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.