1 week ago

Not in Maine. Please, not in Maine.

We Mainers are, if anything, great cheerleaders for the underdog. We root for the one who comes from behind, who defies all odds to achieve, to survive, to triumph. 

3 weeks ago

High-speed chase lands woman in jail for eluding police

A Stacyville woman has been charged with eluding police and driving to endanger, among other charges, following a high-speed chase Friday morning on U.S. Route 11 in Hersey.

4 weeks ago

Aroostook County weeklies earn awards in annual Maine Press Association contest

The staff of the four weekly newspapers in Aroostook County -- the Aroostook Republican and News, Houlton Pioneer Times, St. John Valley Times and The Star-Herald -- brought home 31 writing, photo, design and editorial cartoon awards from the 2020 Maine Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. 

4 weeks ago

Frosty Monday morning

"Frost on the pumpkin" turned into white stuff Monday morning, Oct. 26, as the Presque Isle area saw its first visible snowfall.

4 weeks ago

Council transfers reserve funds for boiler system upgrade

CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou City Council voted to transfer $10,557.18 from the 60 Access Highway Maintenance reserve account to the Municipal Building Maintenance reserve account to pay for boiler system upgrades at city hall during an Oct. 26 meeting.

1 month ago

An autumn wonderland

Snowy pumpkin

1 month ago

Food pantries and historical group split agency CARES Act funds

The Presque Isle Historical Society, the Grace Interfaith Food Pantry and the Danforth Food Pantry will all be seeing new donations soon, thanks to the Aroostook Agency on Aging.

1 month ago

Morning in the deep woods

Morning in the deep woods

1 month ago

Fall at the lake

Fall at the lake

2 months ago

Vivid maple tree

Vivid maple tree