3 days ago
‘The moose is loose’ as Houlton gears up for 30th annual winter fest
In its nearly 30-year run, generations of families have returned to the traditional end-of-winter blow-out.
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4 days ago
Don’t have Valentine’s Day plans? Try eating alligator while ice fishing in northern Maine.
Part kids ice fishing derby, part alligator cookout, the event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 14.
4 days ago
The County Crossword for January 28, 2026
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
1 week ago
Students will forge a 20-foot Acadian star from a former Aroostook landmark
Madawaska will raise a 20-foot sculpture of an Acadian star later this year, courtesy of welding students at the St. John Valley Technology Center.
2 weeks ago
Conductor of Aroostook’s largest choral group retires after nearly 50 years
“I heard them perform that year and I thought, ‘Oh, they’re a wonderful group.’”
2 weeks ago
The County Crossword for January 21, 2026
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
2 weeks ago
Art auction to return to benefit library
After a successful inaugural launch in 2025, the Cabin Fever Silent Art Auction will return to the Fort Kent Public Library with a special collection of locally selected art pieces.
3 weeks ago
The County Crossword for January 14, 2026
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
3 weeks ago
Presque Isle will have one of Maine’s most extensive celebrations for America’s 250th
Aroostook County’s largest city will host more than 30 events celebrating America’s semiquincentennial.
3 weeks ago
Wintergreen receives $15,000 grant from Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center recently received a $15,000 grant from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust for operating support to help local youth, adults and families to connect and express themselves through the arts and creative process. This gift directly fuels Wintergreen’s mission to stimulate creativity and curiosity through the arts in Aroostook County. […]
