15 hours ago

Caribou area From Our Files – Week of May 20, 2019

115 Years Ago - May 18, 1904 Local news -- George F. Reynolds left last week for Seattle, Washington, where he will purchase machinery with which to operate the mines of the Caribou Mining Company in Alaska.

18 hours ago

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of May 20, 2019

I had a request for one of our favorite pasta salads and another request for rhubarb recipes. I’ve included one each. I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does.

2 days ago

Central Aroostook Humane Society to host annual ‘Paws’ walk on June 1

Central Aroostook Humane Society will host its annual Paws for the Cause fundraiser on Saturday, June 1.

2 days ago

Spring rider alert: many ATV trails remain closed

Although Memorial Day weekend typically heralds the start of trail riding for all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles, many trails remain off limits due to the unusually wet spring.

2 days ago

Limestone relives history during Renaissance Faire

The Limestone Community School gymnasium was transformed into a medieval marketplace during the recent Renaissance Faire, which featured a plethora of products ranging from handmade goods, food, and more mystical offerings such as Reiki, unique artwork and healing stones.

3 days ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 12, 2019

115 Years Ago - May 13, 1904 New equipment — The Houlton Business College has added to the equipment of the Shorthand department a new Edison phonograph for dictation purposes.

3 days ago

Fourth annual brewfest draws big crowds to Houlton

The fourth annual Blackfly Brewfest proved once again to be one of the more popular events for the greater Houlton community.

3 days ago

Weekly digital jigsaw ~ Nine World War II-era C-47 aircraft ~ Star-Herald

Crowds filled the general aviation area near Presque Isle International Airport on Sunday, May 19, to witness a piece of history.

3 days ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of May 22, 2019

Dr. Lowrey received from the State Fish Hatchery a consignment of 40,000 young trout, which he released in the water of the Presque Isle Stream

3 days ago

County Faces: Dixie Shaw of Presque Isle

Dixie Lee Shaw, 64, of Presque Isle, has dedicated decades of her life ensuring that people in The County aren’t going hungry.

3 days ago

Catholics plan Memorial Day services

Many masses and prayer services are planned for churches and cemeteries around Maine on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27).

3 days ago

Library invites residents to annual perennial sale

The Caribou Public Library will hold their annual perennial plant sale sale from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, June 1, 2019, in the Caribou Room.

3 days ago

Weekly digital jigsaw – Race— Houlton Pioneer Times

Christine Miserendino of Lakeville completes the Snake Pit crawl challenge during Saturdays’ East Grand Adventure Race.

3 days ago

Digital Crossword Puzzle — May 22, 2019

Digital Crossword Puzzle for May 22, 2019.

3 days ago

Annual Recovery Walk brings together Aroostook recovery community

Despite cool and damp weather, allies in Aroostook County’s recovery movement came together for the fourth annual celebration of addiction recovery.

3 days ago

Huge crowd greets World War II-era planes en route to D-Day events

John Sessions, chairman of the Historic Flight Foundation, was thrilled to see the more than 1,000 Mainers who came to experience the D-Day Squadron of World War II-era planes stopping over in Presque Isle on their way to Europe.

4 days ago

Mini Carnival entertains crowds at Houlton Wesleyan Church

Free food, clothing and games for the young, and young at heart, were up for grabs Saturday at the Houlton Wesleyan Church on Kelleran Street as part of the annual Adopt-a-Block of Aroostook’s Mini Carnival.

4 days ago

Presque Isle flags to continue flying

At their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 20, 2019, members of the American Legion Post 88 of Presque Isle began planning in order to resume the holiday American flag displays.