4 years 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. 

4 years ago

ACAP starting new support center with philanthropist Smith’s help

In an effort to better help people experiencing economic, housing and other challenges, the Aroostook County Action Program this fall will open a new social services unit called the Hope and Prosperity Center. 

4 years ago

Women in trades share tips on breaking through

Lauren Calbi, a forester in Aroostook County, remembers when she was in high school and a guidance counselor gave her some bad advice.

4 years ago

Aroostook County employers pitch ladies on trades

Aroostook County's employers and workforce advocates are urging women to consider “non-traditional” occupations and build their own high-paying careers in the trades. 

4 years ago

Nordic Trail Festival draws hundreds to Presque Isle

The 15th annual Nordic Trail Festival brought together hundreds of mountain bikers and hikers at one of New England’s top four-season trail venues during the first weekend of August. 

4 years ago

County Faces: Stev Rogeski of Fort Fairfield

For much of the summer and part of the winter, Stev Rogeski is busy with the County Bluegrass Festival, one of northern New England’s most popular bluegrass events. 

4 years ago

High synthetic chemical levels halt Presque Isle water district’s sludge spreading

Presque Isle Utilities District has to find an alternative for disposing of its wastewater sludge after soil from fields long used to spread the substance tested higher than the state-mandated threshold for the PFOS family of “forever chemicals.”

4 years ago

Easton man dies in motorcycle crash

A 62-year-old Easton man died in a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon after colliding with a minivan on Route 10.

4 years ago

Mars Hill gears up for Homecoming

The town of Mars Hill is getting ready for its homecoming celebration Aug. 7-11, complete with concerts, class reunions, craft fairs, a marathon and soccer tournament. 

4 years ago

New Fort Fairfield business takes tourists for ATV rides, hopes to boost economy

With guided ATV rides running out of Fort Fairfield, Ed Plourde’s new business Maine Back Country Adventures is offering a family friendly way for visitors to explore the trails of Aroostook County.