17 hours ago

Firearm phone threat locks down Houlton schools

At 8:10 a.m., the school received a call from an unknown caller threatening to do harm.

17 hours ago

Several Maine schools targeted with threats

Reports have been trickling in from Houlton to Greater Bangor to the Waterville area in what appears to be the latest widespread “swatting” hoax.

17 hours ago

Arctic front to bring ‘extreme cold’ to Aroostook this weekend

The cold front will bring dangerous wind chills and the potential for snow squalls.

18 hours ago

Conductor of Aroostook’s largest choral group retires after nearly 50 years

“I heard them perform that year and I thought, ‘Oh, they’re a wonderful group.’”

20 hours ago

The County Crossword for January 21, 2026

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

2 days ago

The best of best friends

I spotted her once again sitting in a tattered, old-fashioned lawn chair. She sat just about 20 feet away from a food truck, her eyes closed as she waved an abandoned paper plate back and forth in front of her face.

2 days ago

Five County shooters advance to Elks Hoop Shoot state finals

Aroostook County dominated the Elks Hoop Shoot district championships, held at two locations on Sunday, Jan. 11.

2 days ago

The story of a life

The little girl sighed, her breath crystal clear and lingering. She put her shoulders back and took her first step onto the dirt road she had to travel in order to catch the school bus.