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9 months ago

Van Buren holds 3rd annual ‘Christmas in July’ festival

VAN BUREN, Maine — Hundreds came out to Van Buren’s boat landing last weekend for the town’s third annual Christmas in July festival — the town’s largest annual event. The event, which mostly took place on Saturday, kicked off with a 5K glow run/walk and cornhole tournament on Friday night. The glow run benefited the […]

9 months ago

A new Aroostook ‘bin store’ offers a fresh take on discount shopping

When Presque Isle business owners Andrew and Kassidie Shaw acquired the space beside their clothing boutique, it dawned on them that they could be sitting on a gold mine. The Shaws, who launched Designer Refind last year, have now opened a new storefront that adds a modern twist to discount shopping. Presque Isle once had […]