1 month ago
Lincoln tattoo artist brings ancient traditions to new Houlton shop
For Kas Leeman, who currently lives in Dedham and tattoos at DNA in Lincoln, there is a story in every tattoo.
Art & Entertainment
1 month ago
UMPI’s Libra Distinguished Lecture Series presents Maya Williams
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Maya Williams, former poet laureate of Portland, Maine, and New England Book Award and Maine Literary Award finalist, as a 2024-2025 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker on Wednesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center. Williams will deliver a presentation […]
1 month ago
Wintergreen to feature young artists in March, Youth Art Month
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring young artists during March, Youth Art Month. The opening reception for their show will be held Friday, March 7 from 6-7:45 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. “We are excited to feature Anna Graves, grade 8, and Isabelle […]
1 month ago
Two County women are shaping the Aroostook jazz scene
Cori Lovejoy and Shelby Pelletier are breaking new ground with their women-led jazz band in a part of northern Maine not regularly fêted for the genre.
1 month ago
National poetry event coming to Presque Isle
A national poetry program for high school students will bring its northern regional final to Presque Isle this weekend.
1 month ago
Aroostook County park slated for famed StoryWalk trail
Schools thought Houlton’s Riverfront Trail would be a beautiful site for the StoryWalk, a national program that promotes literacy, peace and family engagement
1 month ago
The County Crossword for Feb. 19, 2025
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 months ago
The County Crossword for Feb. 12, 2025
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 months ago
Blake Library Gallery to host UMFK art students exhibit
FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Blake Library Gallery is featuring the works of students in Doug Clapp’s ART 200 Fundamentals of Art – Drawing class. The exhibit will be on display during the month of February. The course introduces students to the basic concepts of drawing. Assignments ranged from […]
2 months ago
Aroostook’s newest coffeehouse is just for youth
The gathering spot is likely The County’s first teen cafe, and the only place of its kind in Mars Hill.
