3 hours ago

Wrestlers help Van Buren fire department raise funds for safety equipment

Wrestlers grunted and groaned as they put on a show Saturday night to help the Van Buren Fire Department raise funds for special emergency response and rescue equipment.

17 hours ago

Kids can soon board Wintergreen Express

Wintergreen Arts Center announces that popular holiday event The Wintergreen Express will take off two weekends in December.

22 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

2 days ago

Well Elder Tea held at Northern Maine Community College

Northern Maine Community College recently held its annual Well Elder Tea.

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.

3 days ago

Federal funds boost youth counseling

The Aroostook Band of Micmacs has received nearly $1 million in federal funds over the course of the next five years to confront the critical threat of suicide and substance abuse. Some of those funds will help the Presque Isle Boys and Girls Club provide counseling to members.

4 days ago

Births at Cary (week of November 28, 2018)

Cary Medical Center announces the following recent births.

4 days ago

Caribou U.S. Postal service celebrates Veterans Day

The Caribou office of the U.S. Postal Service celebrated some of its own in honor of Veterans Day, thanking employees who have served their country.

4 days ago

Northern Lanes bowling results (week of November 14, 2018)

Sunday, Oct. 28-Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018

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

County Face: Jamie Pelletier of Madawaska

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

4 days ago

Cary Library offers coloring station for young, young-at-heart

Just in time for cold winter weather, the Cary Library has a new fun and relaxing program to help wile away the shorter days.

4 days ago

Agency celebrates 45th anniversary

The board of directors of the Aroostook Agency on Aging held their 45th annual meeting at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. More than 125 members of the Aroostook County community attended.

4 days ago

New time for SAMA Thanksgiving Service

The Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at noon at St. Mary's Church followed by a simple meal.

5 days ago

Benefit concert raises about $3,000 for Toys for Tots

The Northern Aroostook detachment of the Marine Corps League raised about $3,000 for its Toys for Tots program with a benefit concert on Nov. 11.

5 days ago

Caribou area From our Files (week of November 14, 2018)

Basement fire -- Fire of an unknown origin started in the basement of the cabinet shop of Russell Ahern, on Water Street about 12:30 this noon, and before it could be checked, it had caused damage of roughly $2,500.

5 days ago

Weekly digital jigsaw – Big Top Bash – Star-Herald

The Ramsey siblings (from left to right) Aria, 4, Eliana, 6, and Taum, 4

5 days ago

Presque Isle area From our Files (week of November 14, 2018)

Garments for soldiers -- A supper was held at the Odd Fellows’ Hall. The proceeds were used to purchase material to be used by the local Red Cross Society in making garments for our soldiers. At the close of the supper, an informal reception was given to Rev. and Mrs.L. G. March.