1 week ago
Aroostook researchers focus on how PFAS might affect farmland
More research is planned in 2025 and beyond in an effort to learn about the extent of the contamination and whether it has seeped into produce.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
1 week ago
Saint Lucia celebration of light in Caribou commemorates Swedish holiday tradition
Hannah Chartier of Fort Fairfield played Lucia, holding the plate of cookies and leading her young “attendants” down the stairs and through several aisles of the darkened store in Caribou.
2 weeks ago
Presque Isle man indicted for allegedly causing overdose deaths
The Aroostook County Grand Jury indicted Landon Larsen, 44, on two counts of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs resulting in death plus other charges.
2 weeks ago
RSU 39 moving to a one-week harvest break next year
Prior to the recent vote, high school students would get two weeks off from late September to mid October.
2 weeks ago
New Caribou gift shop lets visitors bring a taste of northern Maine home
Fifty8andMaine opened in late November at 81 Sweden St. with locally made clothing, baseball hats, sweets, coffee mugs and other gift items tailored to modern tastes.
2 weeks ago
Festival of Trees celebrates 10 years of decking the halls for area children
This year’s fundraising total came in at $172,555, the second highest total since the festival’s beginnings.
2 weeks ago
Limestone community gathers for ‘A Family Christmas’ on Main Street
Over 20 cars parked along Main Street, with dozens standing outside as the small but festive lineup of 16 floats made its way down the street.
3 weeks ago
Limestone decides against hiring new road commissioner
Limestone Select Board members voted 4-to-1 Wednesday to continue having the town manager serve as road commissioner instead of hiring someone new.
3 weeks ago
Vigil planned for missing 14-year-old New Sweden girl
The vigil for Stefanie Damron will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at New Sweden First Baptist Church, 17 Westmanland Road.
3 weeks ago
Eight people displaced after structure fire in Caribou
All residents are safe and so far no injuries have been reported after a fire broke out around 10 a.m. at 55 York Street, said firefighter and paramedic Chad McCarthy.
