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Retired Educators to meet in Caribou

The Aroostook Retired Educators Association will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.

7 hours ago

County Faces: Jim Gardner of Easton

Born in the former Presque Isle hospital that is now City Hall, Jim Gardner of Easton has spent much of his life working in the public sector.

12 hours ago

Weekly digital jigsaw puzzle — Marathon — Aroostook Republican & News

P.J. Gorneault of Caribou leads runners of both the full marathon and half marathon off the starting line Sunday in the Caribou Marathon.

13 hours ago

Weekly digital jigsaw – Color Run — Houlton Pioneer Times

Participants in Saturday's Color Run in Houlton react as they toss their color packets into the air at the conclusion of the event.

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Education Fair returns this weekend to Houlton

The Aid for Kids annual Educational Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at the John Millar Civic Center.

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Weekly digital jigsaw – Mad Hatter Tea Party – Star-Herald

Weekly digital jigsaw – Mad Hatter Tea Party – Star-Herald

2 days ago

Colorful times in Houlton

Two classes at Houlton Middle-High School joined forces to bring a splash of color to the Shiretown Saturday.

2 days ago

Community Prayer Moment set for Friday

The Houlton Police Department will host a “Community Prayer Moment” for first responders on Friday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m.

2 days ago

Snowmobile clubs unite for grass drags

As snowmobile clubs around the state of Maine struggle with cash flow and finances, fundraising efforts throughout the year are a must.

2 days ago

UMPI to host Maine filmmaker for Sept. 20 screening

When it comes to celebrating family history, filmmaker Tonya Shevenell and her father Ray Shevenell are willing to go the distance.

3 days ago

Grant helps students explore maps, personal journeys

From map art to altered globes, students in Pam Crawford’s Personal Geographies class explored all sorts of terrain thanks to a grant the University of Maine at Presque Isle received from the Maine Arts Commission as part of the commission’s Creative Aging Program.

3 days ago

Solo balloonist recounts first trans-Atlantic flight

In 1984, Col. Joseph William Kittinger II became the first person to make a solo trans-Atlantic balloon journey, launching from Caribou.

3 days ago

Winter window dressing: small fixes to save energy, money

While the record heat of summer 2018 may still be fresh in mind, it will soon be time to start thinking about winter heating needs.

4 days ago

National emergency alert test to include cell phones

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide combined test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

4 days ago

Household painting tips

A fresh can of paint, brushes, tape and a little knowledge are all it takes to completely transform a home.

4 days ago

Maine author chronicles outdoor adventures, tragic loss in latest book

Hundreds of river miles have passed under Earl Brechlin’s canoe since he and a group of relatives and friends began staging elaborate Maine camping trips some 31 years ago.

4 days ago

Local expert shares advice to homeowners on do-it-yourself projects

Do-it-yourself projects have become increasingly popular with homeowners who enjoy rolling up their sleeves and getting to work refurbishing or even creating additions to their homes.

5 days ago

Houlton native making name for himself as consultant for ‘S.W.A.T.’ TV show

Like many youths who grew up in Houlton in the 1970s and 1980s, Otis “Odie” Gallop grew up using his imagination as a child to entertain himself.