6 months ago

Myths about shelter dogs

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 18 and 19. We at the Central Aroostook Humane Society are excited to be once again setting up a booth at the Caribou Arts & Crafts Fair.

7 months ago

Oktoberfest is coming to The County

Practice your keg tossing and seize your stein — the County’s Oktoberfest is returning to Caribou.

7 months ago

Fair’s fall festival draws appreciative crowd

The Northern Maine Fairgrounds had a distinct nostalgic feel Thursday evening for opening night at Crisp Nights and Carnival Lights.

7 months ago

Mapleton Elementary starts the year

Kids and their parents streamed onto the Mapleton Elementary School playground Sept. 2 with big smiles and zip in their steps. It was the first day of the new 2025-2026 school year and the students, teachers and parents were eager to see each other.

7 months ago

St. John Valley weather for Sept. 10-16, 2025

Mostly sunny skies and seasonable conditions are expected Friday with mostly clear skies and calm winds Friday night.

7 months ago

Maliseet celebration drew hundreds despite torrential rain

The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians’ 45th Annual Metaksonekiyak Community Days celebration drew more than 650.

7 months ago

Caribou has Maine’s 1st virtual-reality mega-theme park

It’s Aroostook County’s newest gaming spot and the first Megaverse in Maine.

7 months ago

Houlton rolls out the red carpet for eclipse documentary local premiere

The display of bling, sequins, glam gowns, tuxedos, velvet, gold lamé, black lace, vintage fabrics and rhinestone studded cowboy boots made it clear this night was far from ordinary.