Stories by Contributed

10 hours ago

UMFK winter recreation course prepares University of Maine System students for careers

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent recently welcomed 20 students from across the University of Maine System for a hands-on winter outdoor recreation course that  prepared them for in-demand careers in Maine tourism, hospitality and outdoor recreation. Students representing six UMS universities, including UMFK, the University of Maine and its […]

14 hours ago

The County Crossword for February 4, 2026

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

1 day ago

Ollie’s adventures

Time goes by so fast, can’t believe Christmas and New Year’s is over, and we are into a new month of the new year.  Hope everyone had a good holiday. 

1 day ago

A historic reflection

While the winters up here are known for their length and treachery, there is such beauty in the stillness of a freshly fallen snow upon the library grounds.

1 day ago

Legal vs. illegal immigration

To the editor:
When people speak of immigration for some reason, they fail to make a distinction between legal and illegal immigration.

1 day ago

The mad king

To the editor:
“King Donald’s” tariff war is an economic failure. One purpose of the tariffs was to encourage the creation of American manufacturing jobs.

1 day ago

ICE situation brings sadness

To the editor: 
I am heartbroken and enraged at the violent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Customs and Border Protection against immigrants and citizens in Maine, Minnesota and across the country.

1 day ago

Not sold on data centers

To the editor:
As a relatively new County resident, it has been wonderful to learn more about this beautiful, close-knit community.

1 day ago

Ark fundraisers are coming up

The past couple of weeks have been very challenging. The phone calls from people wanting to surrender their pets as well as strays in the community needing help are nonstop.