3 weeks ago
One of these 8 sites could hold Aroostook’s next jail
The wealth of bidders gives Aroostook County options as it moves to replace its 137-year-old jail.
Caribou
3 weeks ago
Aroostook’s next jail will not be on city-owned land in Presque Isle
Aroostook County is in the midst of a search for land to locate a new jail, but that jail will not be built on municipal land in its biggest city.
3 weeks ago
Catholic Charities Maine expands food bank capacity to strengthen food security across Northern Maine
Catholic Charities Maine has expanded the capacity of its Hunger & Relief Services food bank with a new commercial freezer at its Monticello warehouse, strengthening food distribution across rural Northern Maine.
3 weeks ago
October is Pedestrian Safety Month
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to remind everyone that at some point during the day, we are all pedestrians.
3 weeks ago
Aroostook’s only warming shelter faces deficit even with new state boost
The news comes as cooler temperatures foretell the winter to come, which make housing and heating greater challenges for Maine’s most vulnerable.
3 weeks ago
Aroostook County earns Safe Driving Award for second consecutive year
Aroostook County earned second place statewide for its safe driving practices during 2025 and received a $4,000 award.
3 weeks ago
Maine’s highest court will hear appeals at 3 high schools next week
The court created the program 21 years ago to give students an opportunity to see how the appeals court functions.
3 weeks ago
The County Crossword for September 30, 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
Utility outage causes spotty internet in Aroostook
A utility outage caused sporadic internet service for some Aroostook customers Tuesday. Houlton-based Pioneer Broadband reported service was affected from Monday night until about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. A “chain of unusual events” transpired when local utility Houlton Water Co., conducted a planned outage, Pioneer Broadband reported on social media around 4 p.m. Tuesday. The problem […]
4 weeks ago
AMHC awarded $651,900 to modernize behavioral health technology and infrastructure
The award will fund new leadership and technical expertise in data analytics and cybersecurity, while supporting several major agency-wide initiatives, including:
