Aroostook County’s local newspaper and website team won 32 writing, photography and design awards from the 2021 Maine Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. 

Here's what's happening this week in the central and southern Aroostook area.

Here's what's happening this week in central and southern Aroostook.

Local business news in the first half of 2021 reflected the ongoing pandemic, not only in continued distancing and border restrictions, but in community members and organizations sharing their talents to help others.

The following is the first of two articles highlighting some of the top news stories from 2021. This article highlights events from January to June. The second installment will be published Jan. 5.