4 weeks ago

Which French is which?

Someone asked me the other day, “Should we teach St. John Valley French, Quebec French or France French?”

4 weeks ago

Today, few people rely on physical maps to navigate. Our ancestors did not have the luxury of digital maps or GPS. Paper maps were the only way to get from here to there if you were unfamiliar with the route.

4 weeks ago

Historic Declaration of Independence Broadside to visit Presque Isle on statewide tour

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —Officials with the University of Maine at Presque Isle are proud to announce that the campus will host a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence as part of the Maine Historical Society’s statewide tour underway this summer and fall as the United States celebrates its Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, this year. […]

4 weeks ago

How Aroostook is growing Maine’s sovereign food movement

Sovereign food markets are growing in popularity. Now, the St. John Valley’s two largest towns, Madawaska and Fort Kent, have jumped on the trend.

4 weeks ago

Rabies vaccines will be raining down on Aroostook County beginning Wednesday

It will be raining rabies vaccines over Aroostook County starting this week.

4 weeks ago

The County Crossword for August 12, 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.

4 weeks ago

The role of militia

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, many people are trying to determine if an ancestor served in the Army, Navy or Marines during the conflict.

4 weeks ago

Agency on Aging nets $123K grant

The Aroostook Agency on Aging has been awarded an AmeriCorps Seniors grant totaling $123,000 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.