Home LIMESTONE, Maine — May 10, 2024 — Land sailors take off down the runway of the former Loring Air Force Base Friday. (Melissa Lizotte | Aroostook Republican) Land sailing racers enjoy the runways at former Loring air base Though the runs are timed, racers say they come as much for the fun and camaraderie as they do for breaking records. by Melissa Lizotte 8 hours ago Latest News Officials emphasize promoting northern Maine’s national scenic byway by Chris Bouchard 9 hours ago Presque Isle hires digital expert to grow city’s image by Paula Brewer 15 hours ago Fort Fairfield educator is Aroostook’s Teacher of the Year by Paula Brewer 1 day ago Maine supreme court hears sentencing appeal of mother in baby manslaughter case by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 1 day ago Former Washburn cop accused of falsifying records gets new court date by Paula Brewer 2 days ago Historic family canoe was revived for Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 17 hours ago Aroostook tourism group focuses on marketing for different seasons by Chris Bouchard 1 day ago RSU 39 board avoids massive staff cuts while passing $23.3M budget by Melissa Lizotte 2 days ago Fiddlehead Festival will be held in Presque Isle May 17-18 by Paula Brewer 2 days ago Sports Local mill’s donation creates free golf program for youth by Contributed 2 days ago American golfers reluctant to cross border to play Aroostook Valley Country Club by Contributed 3 days ago Area youth learn tribal connections to lacrosse by Contributed 4 days ago Northern Maine Moose defeat John Bapst by Contributed 4 days ago Caribou’s Aroostook River race has strong turnout despite low water by Melissa Lizotte 5 days ago Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race was a challenge due to low water level by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 6 days ago Most Read 1 Couple expands online business to Main Street in Presque Isle May 6, 2024 2 Presque Isle hires digital expert to grow city’s image May 10, 2024 3 Houlton School District’s $1.1 million budget shortfall means teacher cuts April 30, 2024 4 Presque Isle restaurant owner named Maine’s Mother of the Year May 7, 2024 5 Fort Kent teen is graduating high school and college this year May 2, 2024 County Politics Van Buren officials make $46,930 payment to fire station engineers by Chris Bouchard 4 days ago Limestone residents will vote on tax incentives for new Loring potato chip plant by Melissa Lizotte 1 week ago Events Police / Courts Maine supreme court hears sentencing appeal of mother in baby manslaughter case Mother convicted of manslaughter in abandoned baby case appeals sentence Former Washburn cop accused of falsifying records gets new court date Business News Officials emphasize promoting northern Maine’s national scenic byway by Chris Bouchard 9 hours ago Presque Isle hires digital expert to grow city’s image by Paula Brewer 15 hours ago Aroostook House of Comfort 6-year anniversary by Contributed 15 hours ago Frenchville receives safety grant by Contributed 15 hours ago Aroostook tourism group focuses on marketing for different seasons by Chris Bouchard 1 day ago Pets Ark Animal Sanctuary Week of April 24, 2024 PAWS Pet of the Week – Tabitha Great support Opinions Get rid of activists in Legislature by Contributed 2 weeks ago The upside of a broken kneecap by Contributed 3 weeks ago What’s my line? by Contributed 3 weeks ago