9 hours ago

Caribou native to sign books at local shop

Shannon Butler, a Caribou native and 2009 graduate of Caribou High School, will sign copies of “All is Calm,” her new anthology of Maine writers and Christmas stories, at Noyes Flower and Plant Shoppe on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. 

1 day ago

Program brews up community for Catholic youth

A program that is using popular teen hangouts to evangelize young people will welcome Bishop Robert P. Deeley on Sunday, Nov. 24.

2 weeks ago

Museum ends year with ornament class

On Oct. 19, the Haystack Historical Society closed for the winter by hosting a stained-glass fundraiser.

2 weeks ago

Birth at Cary

The following birth was recorded recently at Cary Medical Center.

3 weeks ago

Washburn’s Troop 177 honors 39th Eagle Scout

Family, fellow Scouts, friends and special guests gathered Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Lidstone United Methodist Church to honor Paul Stanley Tardie III for attaining the coveted Eagle Rank in Boy Scouting and becoming Washburn Boy Scout Troop 177’s 39th Eagle Scout since 1969. 

3 weeks ago

County Faces: Monica Jandreau of St. Francis

Family and faith have always been the guiding forces in Monica Jandreau’s life. 

3 weeks ago

Presque Isle clinic to offer free dental care Nov. 1

Maine dentists, dental specialists, hygienists and office staff members will volunteer their time this Friday, November 1, to provide free care during the 11th annual Dentists Who Care for ME.

3 weeks ago

Trick-or-treat event planned for downtown Houlton

Downtown Houlton is the place to be this Halloween for all parents looking for a safe environment to bring their children trick or treating.

3 weeks ago

Mapleton Lion receives recognition

At their Oct. 21 meeting, the Mapleton Lions Club hosted two high-ranking Lion leaders.  

4 weeks ago

Police department offers safety tips for Halloween trick or treaters, motorists

On Halloween night costumed children and their parents will fill the neighborhood streets in Presque Isle, going from house to house in search of candy and treats. But Police Chief Laurie Kelly is urging everyone to take extra safety precautions while on the road.

1 month ago

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital, September/October, 2019

The following births were recorded recently at Houlton Regional Hospital.

1 month ago

Changes in heating assistance guidelines will benefit more people

More people in Aroostook County could gain access to life-saving heating assistance this winter thanks to changes in the statewide Home Energy Assistance Heating Program, offered locally through Aroostook County Action Program.

1 month ago

Perreault becomes newest Eagle Scout for Ashland’s Troop 179

Boy Scout Troop 179 in Ashland recently named lifelong Scout Tristan Perreault, 18, as its first Eagle Scout in six years.

1 month ago

Tri-Town Seniors to begin season

The Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill Senior Citizens group will start their season this coming Monday, Oct. 21, with the usual luncheon.

1 month ago

Cleanup day to beautify Easton

The Town of Easton will hold a cleanup day on Saturday, Oct. 26.

2 months ago

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital, August and September 2019

The following births were recently recorded at Houlton Regional Hospital.

2 months ago

Births at Cary Medical Center, August and September, 2019

The following births were recorded at Cary Medical Center in August and September.

2 months ago

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of October 7, 2019

Few things taste better on cool, fall day than a dish of pasta and  a loaf of warm bread. My daughter-in-law asked for my lasagna recipe and I received a note from Ellen in Grand Falls with her alfredo recipe.