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Cursive writing still taught at some County schools, but not like it used to be

Cursive writing is quickly becoming a thing of the past in schools across the nation.

Skaters recall fond memories of former Millar Arena

Built in 1974, the 110-by-225-foot building was named for John A. Millar, a local hockey enthusiast. It was located in Community Park in Houlton.

St. David man indicted on charges stemming from October 2019 crash

A St. David man has been indicted by the Aroostook County grand jury in January on multiple charges stemming from an alleged drunk driving crash in Madawaska last year.

Drug, domestic violence crimes dominate December grand jury indictments

The Aroostook County grand jury met for its last session of the year, indicting 30 people from across the region.

Police, domestic violence advocates reflect on a decade of work

Over the past 10 years, there have been many changes to the way that County officials and law enforcement officers have dealt with domestic violence.

December finishes with above normal temperatures, below average precipitation

December 2019 finished with above-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation and snowfall for the region as a whole, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou.

Former Houlton trotting park still a fond memory for past and present residents

Although the memories now are beginning to fade, Charles Foster said Monday that he can still see Houlton’s trotting park in his memory.

Wednesday storm could challenge New Year’s Day record

Much of the state is under a winter storm watch or warning, with some parts of northern Maine expected to see between 8 to 12 inches.

County residents remember memorable Christmas gifts

Back in the late 1980s, Jamie Shaw of Caribou remembered spending “much of the fall and into the winter” wishing for a particular Christmas gift.

Former, current County residents recall fond past holiday traditions

Kathy Halverton of Lynn, Massachusetts, finds her thoughts drifting back to Aroostook County and “her favorite past holiday tradition” throughout the month of December.

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