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

County Face: Jamie Pelletier of Madawaska

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

6 days ago

Catholic women meet

The Houlton Council of Catholic Women met on Nov. 5 for their monthly meeting. There were 13 members present.

1 week ago

Hodgdon man recalls time as WWII POW

Floyd W. Smith of Hodgdon is part of a declining population of American heroes who have served in the military.

1 week ago

Local Vietnam veterans share memories as Veterans Day approaches

If there’s one thing that friends and fellow Vietnam veterans Craig Fay, Jim Gehring and Carl Olsen have learned through the years, it’s that the often painful memories of that war are ones that will never fully leave them.

2 weeks ago

County Face: David L. Stevens of Ludlow

A love of the great outdoors drew David L. Stevens to northern Maine, but it is the kindness of the people who call Aroostook County home that has kept him here.

2 weeks ago

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital (week of November 7, 2018)

The following births were recorded recently at Houlton Regional Hospital.

3 weeks ago

Micmac community member explains how to make a Native American hand drum

The hand drum has been a cultural touchstone for numerous generations in the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and one that Robert Muise of Connor Township has dedicated himself to sharing with others.

3 weeks ago

County Faces: Richard Nadeau of Presque Isle

Throughout Richard Nadeau’s office at A & L Construction in Presque Isle, it’s hard not to notice the Victorian carriage figurines, the antique 1930s radio and even a black-and-white photo of Presque Isle High School’s Class of 1903.

3 weeks ago

Library encouraging parents to read 1,000 books to their children before kindergarten

The Caribou Public Library has recently joined a nationwide program encouraging parents to read 1,000 books to their children before they enter kindergarten.

4 weeks ago

County Face: Matt Bouchard of Caribou

Matt Bouchard has lived in Aroostook County since being born in Caribou in 1979, and says he’s “been pretty lucky” workwise to find jobs that focus on sports and outdoor activities.

4 weeks ago

Mill Pond School hosts health fair

Hodgdon Mill Pond School was the place to be Thursday afternoon as the SAD 70 After School Program hosted its annual Health and Wellness Fair.

1 month ago

County Faces: Clare Desrosiers of Linneus

Although she was always moved to help people, Clare Desrosiers knew that after receiving a master’s degree in social work, she wanted to do more to help people on a larger level.

1 month ago

Stan Thomas, of Stan’s Grocery, left lasting impact on community

Stan’s Grocery in Madawaska Lake Township transcended the mundane qualities of a small town general store. Its ramshackle charm and 10 cent coffee drew in customers, and owner Stan Thomas’ generous, humorous personality kept them coming back.

1 month ago

A third of Mainers don’t make enough to cover monthly expenses, study finds

Only 70 percent of Maine’s workers earn enough to cover basic monthly expenses plus save a little for the future, a new study found.