5 years ago
County Faces: Linda Rodd of Mapleton
Linda Rodd of Mapleton has been a small family farmer for most of her life — with the exception of the 20 years she spent living in apartments in bigger cities.
Stories by Nina Mahaleris
5 years ago
Fort Fairfield girls soccer takes victory over Wisdom in 5-2 senior game
The Fort Fairfield girls soccer team took home a win during their last senior game against Wisdom in a 5-2 play on Thursday, Oct. 10.
5 years ago
Toxic sludge could jack up sewer bills 24 percent in Presque Isle
Presque Isle residents could see a 24 percent increase in their sewer bills beginning on Dec. 1 so the Utilities District can handle its toxic sludge into the future, according to a legal notice from the Utilities District Sewer Division on Sept. 27.
5 years ago
City council votes in favor of adopting state retirement program as a last-ditch effort to keep first responders in Presque Isle
A contentious city council meeting lasting nearly three hours Wednesday night ended with a 5-2 vote in favor of reinstating the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, a savings program that hasn’t been available to city employees since 1996.
5 years ago
Aroostook Health Network launches new pathfinder tool to help providers find local resources for patients
The Aroostook Health Network has launched a new online tool for local health providers to find resources for their patients in Aroostook County.
5 years ago
11-year-old found unresponsive in tree may have touched electrical wires
A young child was transported by helicopter to a Boston-area hospital for injuries after firefighters found him unresponsive in a tree.
5 years ago
U.S. Sen. Angus King visits The County for listening sessions with Northern Maine residents
U.S. Senator Angus King traveled to The County this week to meet with community leaders, residents and students in the Central Aroostook region to discuss issues that affect Northern Maine residents.
5 years ago
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves fall on one of the trails surrounding Mantle Lake Park in Presque Isle.
5 years ago
State Fire Marshal seeking public’s help in solving Fort Fairfield arson case
The State Fire Marshal’s office is seeking the public’s help in its investigation of an arson fire at Leavitt Farms in Fort Fairfield last weekend.
5 years ago
Chamber of Commerce hosts first Haunted Woods Walk of the season
As the sun set behind the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle, volunteers for the Haunted Woods Walk dressed in their ghoulish outfits and took to their hiding places along the wooded trail, preparing to give visitors an unforgettable fright.
