Community

2 days ago

Thankful for many blessings

December is a reflective time for those of us who volunteer at the Central Aroostook Humane Society.  

2 days ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Romeo

Are you looking for a companion who will fill your home with warmth and affection? Look no further than Romeo, PAWS of Fort Kent’s charming 11-year-old.

2 days ago

Lions support child care resource center

Melanie Tompkins, director of the Aroostook County Childcare Resource Center, talked about the center’s work at the Mapleton Lions Club’s last meeting of 2025.

2 days ago

The miracle of Hercules

There are some moments in animal rescue that make you cry, some that make you angry — and some that make you believe in miracles.

3 days ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Chip

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Chip, a stunning 2-year-old gray tiger with gorgeous green eyes. This handsome guy is a sweetheart.

3 days ago

Being prepared for winter roads

Winter is upon us once more.  Mother Nature will soon transform our city streets and roadways into white paths that are slippery and dangerous.  We will see wind, snow, ice, sleet, freezing rain and bitter cold temperatures.  

3 days ago

Old Man Winter is here again

We have had a pretty cold December, except for one totally unnecessary day of 50+ degrees with lashing rain and 50 mph winds (Really?) — and then, of course, a total freeze-up of everything. 

3 days ago

Friends of Cross Lake complete grant work

The Friends of Cross Lake, partnering with the County of Aroostook, the St. John Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, Northern Tilth and watershed farmers, recently completed a grant providing $105,344 to farmers in the Cross Lake, Daigle and Dickey Brook watersheds for implementing cover crop practices that protect water quality.