2 weeks ago
Uniquely named festival continues Aroostook roots music tradition
The festival arose from the traditions of Arootsakoostic, which for 16 years drew musicians and listeners to the wooded Thomas Park.
Stories by Paula Brewer
2 weeks ago
It’s a city-owned snow dump. Caribou wants to turn it into affordable housing.
The Caribou Development Committee’s proposal aims to transform the property into as many as 33 lots.
2 weeks ago
Madawaska will launch a makerspace as part of its plaza makeover
Revitalizing the plaza has been in the works for several years. Now, a proposed makerspace will transform the plaza into a vital community center.
2 weeks ago
Traffic and drug charges top June’s Aroostook grand jury indictments
The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 29 indictments for June, topped by traffic and drug violations.
2 weeks ago
Crowd packs Aroostook Park for Vietnam memorial dedication
The ceremony included a color guard with the County Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, flag raisings, a wreath laying and 21-gun salute.
3 weeks ago
Washburn’s 45th August Festival starts Friday
“It’s always the weekend when all the families come home. They come home for family reunions and they come home for class reunions.”
3 weeks ago
Wet hay sparks blaze at Aroostook farm
Staff of Lucerne Farms arrived Thursday morning to find flames atop a hay pile.
3 weeks ago
Aroostook park will unveil its biggest project in a growing veterans tribute
It’s the park’s costliest project yet and the first specifically to honor Vietnam veterans.
3 weeks ago
Aroostook man allegedly mangled a house with a skidder
A man accused of mangling a house with a grapple skidder was arrested Saturday in Portage. Gary Belanger of Portage Lake was charged with aggravated criminal mischief, criminal trespass and violating conditions of release, Aroostook County Sheriff Peter Johnson said. The sheriff’s office received a report about 4:40 p.m. that a skidder was obstructing part […]
4 weeks ago
Houlton man indicted for manslaughter in crash that killed 2
The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 19 indictments for January 2026.
