4 days ago

Foibles and fun with favorite phrases

You know how this feels: you’re in a conversation with someone and you utter a folksy expression you’ve heard all your life, and the other person tilts their head and wrinkles their nose as if you had just spoken Armenian.

5 days ago

June’s weather story is one for the books

June weather has ranged from springlike to tropical in The County, with the latter half of the month bringing record-breaking heat and extremely dry conditions.

1 week ago

Local power customers to see electricity bill hike

Starting July 1, Versant Power customers will see higher electricity delivery rates. 

2 months ago

SAD 20 honors lunch heroes for delivering more than 19,000 student meals

In the midst of all the sobering news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, communities are also sharing some inspirational moments by recognizing those who work on the front lines.  

2 months ago

United Airlines changes flight times to and from PI airport

Starting Monday, United Airlines will make a significant change to its daily schedule at Presque Isle International Airport, with all flights traveling to and arriving from Washington-Dulles International Airport.  

2 months ago

Gardening offers benefits for the soul and the table

In a spring when winter keeps refusing to go away, many local gardeners are itching to dig in the dirt.

3 months ago

County strong: How Aroostook residents are navigating the pandemic

How are County people coping in this altered reality? What inspires them to keep going? And what do they see on the other side of this crisis? Several residents shared some of their observations via Facebook.  

3 months ago

New ‘normal’ doesn’t have to shake old foundations

While fears of the pandemic are very real, and safety should be taken seriously, it’s going to become important to maintain calm and reason through this period of time.

4 months ago

Houlton Chamber lauds local businesses, individuals

HOULTON, Maine -- The Roaring ‘20s were brought to life in grand fashion Saturday evening as the 2020 Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards ceremony was held at the Houlton Elks Lodge.

5 months ago

Juvenile driver hits log truck parked in roadway

Police cited improper parking and speed as factors in a crash on Wednesday that occurred when a juvenile driver failed to see a parked logging truck on Gentle Road.