9 months ago
Students build a new addition to a historic Aroostook nature trail
“This is more than just a structure of wood and nails. It’s a symbol of collaboration, learning and community spirit.”
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9 months ago
Maine Mobile Bio Lab inspires middle school scientists in Presque Isle
The Maine Mobile BIOLAB, a mobile bioscience laboratory that travels around the state with STEM educators giving lessons to students in grades 5-8, made a weeklong stop in Presque Isle.
9 months ago
St. John Valley cancer fundraiser continues to grow
The Tour de la Vallee last year raised $46,375, breaking the previous year’s record-breaking total of $31,300.
9 months ago
Houlton’s agricultural fair kicks off with kids day on Friday
The gates open in Houlton at noon on Friday, July 11, and the three-day event runs through Sunday, July 13.
9 months ago
Maine’s storm preparedness may suffer under National Weather Service cuts
Those cuts have apparently extended to Maine, a state that has seen its fair share of serious flooding and storms in recent years.
9 months ago
Mainers are clamoring to visit Aroostook County’s innovative Amish eateries
SMYRNA, Maine — A growing number of Amish-owned businesses dot a several-mile stretch along Route 2 in Aroostook County, with two more that sell wood-fired artisan pizza and homemade ice cream just added this summer. Those two offerings have joined the menu of locally produced goods available for purchase at The Back 40 Farm Market […]
9 months ago
Fort Fairfield expects thousands for 78th Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Jane Towle, festival organizer, loves the thrill of people packing into the town and the boost they bring to the entire region.
9 months ago
Aroostook lakes need more water quality monitor volunteers
Lake Stewards of Maine, a nonprofit focused on protecting Maine Lakes, will be hosting two volunteer training sessions in Aroostook County later this month.
9 months ago
Houlton’s Midnight Madness packed despite thunderstorms
HOULTON, Maine — Just as most vendors were set-up for the town’s summer festival on Thursday evening, powerful winds shook tents as a thunderstorm burst overhead. But that didn’t scare anyone away from the 29th annual Midnight Madness in downtown historic Houlton. And by 7 p.m. thousands were packed into a several block area downtown, […]
9 months ago
MSAD 20 superintendent returns to where her career began
Nineteen years and positions in four school districts later, Blais has returned to where she began.
