19 hours ago

Caribou Russet is now a Maine success story

The Maine Potato Board presented the eighth annual Maine Harvest Festival in Bangor the weekend of Nov. 17 and 18, and once again featured the popular Caribou Russet potato.

21 hours ago

Let’s Go! recognizes County sites

Let’s Go! Aroostook, a program of Aroostook County Action Program, announced that they now have 17 schools, six out-of-school programs, 41 child care programs and five health care practices throughout Aroostook County

24 hours ago

RSU 50 menu (week of November 21, 2018)

Choice of fat-free chocolate, strawberry or white milk or 1 percent white milk; cereal, assorted fruit juice and fresh fruit.

2 days ago

Festival of Trees fundraiser finds new home

Those wishing to cast votes for their favorite decorated Christmas tree at Houlton Regional Hospital will have to look a little harder this year.

2 days ago

When the winter learning curve is more of a mobius strip

We got our first measurable snow on Rusty Metal Farm Oct. 24, about a week or so after the first real cold temperatures of the season blew in.

2 days ago

SAD 70 menu (week of November 21, 2018)

Breakfast is served with choice of cereal, assorted fruit juice and white or chocolate milk.

2 days ago

Why I am proud to serve with the Red Cross

An unusual heat wave blanketed North Carolina, the humidity as dense as a brick wall. Huge mosquitoes buzzed around looking for their next meal. Everywhere was the overwhelming stench of things rotting and stewing in the streets.

3 days ago

Maine DOE to recognize bilingual students upon graduation

During a special announcement at the Maine State House on Oct. 29, Commissioner Robert G. Hasson Jr. of the Maine Department of Education announced a new award for graduating bilingual students beginning in June 2019.

3 days ago

Decision regarding Northern Maine Fair dates to come later this month

Officials from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry have confirmed that a formal decision regarding the Northern Maine Fair Association’s latest request for different fair dates will be announced before the end of November.

3 days ago

Patten man details finding murder victim

In heartbreaking testimony Thursday, a sobbing Patten man told the jury in the murder trial against Marcus Asante, 23, of Massachusetts, that he panicked when he saw that his friend was dead in the front seat of his car.

3 days ago

SAD 29 menu (week of November 21, 2018)

Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1% and skim milk.

3 days ago

Eight inches of snow predicted in some parts of Maine

An active winter has already brought significant snowfall to some parts of the state, with officials at the National Weather Service in Caribou expecting more to blanket the state Friday.

3 days ago

East Grand school menu (week of November 21, 2018)

Breakfast is served with milk, fruit and juice.

3 days ago

Closures, Cancellations & Delays

Closures and cancellations from around The County. Please check back regularly for updates.

4 days ago

Town Christmas tree arrives in Shiretown

The holiday season officially arrived in downtown Houlton Thursday morning as the town erected its Christmas tree in Market Square.

4 days ago

Cooking with Susie Q — November 14, 2018

I had a couple of requests for side dishes for the upcoming Thanksgiving. We all have our favorites, green bean casserole, fresh peas with pearl onions that sort of thing.

4 days ago

Bank helps kids go to camp

Camp CaPella recently received $450 from funds raised by employees of a local community bank.

4 days ago

County Face: Jamie Pelletier of Madawaska

Madawaska Police Lt. Jamie Pelletier’s career as a police officer extends well beyond the badge.