5 hours ago

Warriors blast past Shires in girls hoop action

A strong second quarter helped catapult the Southern Aroostook girls basketball team to a 56-36 victory over Houlton Monday evening.

7 hours ago

I’ve got your number(s)

Well, we certainly saw a swift snow recovery following the big pre-Christmas thaw, with more than two feet falling at Caribou between then and the 11th of January.

8 hours ago

Shires place 3rd in PVC cheering

The Houlton varsity cheering squad placed third in the Penobscot Valley Conference Class C competition Saturday at Mattanawcook Academy.

8 hours ago

Whiteout conditions cause game postponements

The after effects of the recent snowstorm have caused some of Tuesday’s varsity sporting events to be postponed.

1 day ago

I-95 pileup snags northbound traffic in Houlton

A multi-vehicle pileup on I-95 in Houlton Monday morning blocked both northbound lanes for nearly three hours.

1 day ago

Storm drops nearly two feet of snow on Aroostook County

By 5:30 a.m. Monday, Carol Hardy of Caribou already had gone outside twice to snowblow in an effort to stay ahead of the storm piling snow up in her driveway.

1 day ago

Katahdin Gazetteer getting closer to unveiling a draft plan for region

A small group of Patten area residents came out Wednesday to hear an update of the Katahdin Gazetteer, a collaborative effort for and by surrounding towns from Patten to Millinocket to improve the area.

1 day ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary (week of January 18, 2019)

A few weeks ago we were contacted by a lady named Sharyn and she was very concerned about a stray that was living outside her home. Sharyn was looking for some advice on how to help care for the cat.

1 day ago

Southern Aroostook County High School Scoreboard (week of January 23, 2019)

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1 day ago

Local hoop teams hoping to finish strong, land playoff spots

With the basketball regular season coming to an end in just over two weeks, local squads continue to jockey for positioning in the Maine Principals’ Association Heal Point standings.

1 day ago

Snowmobile race results, antique tractors, and Daytona

Race Director/organizer Jere Humphrey noted, “The racing was very competitive in most of the 15 various divisions, with the 440 stock, being the largest class offered.”

2 days ago

When the body fails, what then?

This column by the Aroostook County Action Program is meant to give a voice to people in Aroostook County who “Champion Change” -- mostly in their own lives, but also in their community. Our hope is that by sharing real stories of people we’ve come to know through our “community action” work, that readers will experience some amount of change within themselves.

2 days ago

Aroostook Centre Mall listed for auction at best offer price

The Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle, which like the Bangor Mall has suffered from tenants such as Sears closing shop, is listed by online auctioneer Ten-X as up for sale to the highest bidder.

3 days ago

Post offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Post offices across the state will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

3 days ago

Biologists are wrestling with deer so they can study how they die

Deep in the Maine woods, crews of biologists, technicians and interns are busily “recruiting” new subjects who will help state wildlife officials better understand the role that winter severity plays on white-tailed deer mortality.

3 days ago

Planning board concerned over traffic flow in KVHC proposed $10-$20 million facility

The town’s Planning Board expressed concerns with traffic Tuesday evening regarding a proposal by Katahdin Valley Health Center to build a new $10-$20 million health care facility in Houlton.

3 days ago

15 ways to stay safe when winter storms hit

With a winter storm heading our way, the American Red Cross is providing steps you can take to stay safe with the cold, snow and ice. Whether you’re trying to keep your home warm or need to be out and about in the cold, these tips can help you get through the storm.

4 days ago

Moosestompers features 35th annual Snow Run

Katahdin Trust, the Town of Houlton and the Aroostook Musterds will sponsor the 35th annual Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run on Saturday, Feb. 2, during Moosestompers Weekend.