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

Five World War II vets honored for their service

Five members of The Greatest Generation were honored recently at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou for their service during World War II.

1 week ago

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital

The following births were recorded recently at Houlton Regional Hospital.

1 week ago

Cooking with Susie Q — May 15, 2019

I am excited at the change of seasons. I feel I can breathe when I go outside. I find I pause before getting into the house or the car.

2 weeks ago

ACAP Head Start parent visits Augusta

Aroostook County Action Program Early Care and Education staff, along with a parent of an enrolled child, recently participated in the annual Head Start Goes to Augusta event at the Maine State House.

2 weeks ago

Aroostook River Fun Run returns May 18

In a sure sign of spring, the annual Aroostook River Fun Run will take place starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, offering a fun opportunity for individuals and families to get outside and enjoy the Aroostook River and the area around it.

2 weeks ago

Caribou gearing up for citywide yard sale May 17-19

Municipal officials are gearing for the annual citywide yard sale and distributing flyers to residents detailing addresses of everyone signed up to participate in the three day event.

2 weeks ago

Fifth-graders, teachers reflect on why their mothers are special to them

With Mother's Day fast approaching, students and teachers at Zippel Elementary School came up with a way to express what makes their mothers special in their lives.

2 weeks ago

Teague Park Pre-K students help clean up for Earth Day

Children in Miss Tina's preschool class at Teague Park School in Caribou gather on the playground on Earth Day, Monday, April 22 while helping to pick up trash.

3 weeks ago

Mother’s Day and May: Gather your own flowers

Mother’s Day is always a great time for a family walk and in northern Maine, the celebration of motherhood overlaps with the process of trees and shrubs coming out of dormancy, or “greening up.”

4 weeks ago

Shrine Circus returns to Presque Isle on May 2

For many Aroostook County residents, nothing signifies the beginning of spring like the arrival of the Anah Shrine Circus, which will put on its 56th annual performance May 2-4, at The Forum in Presque Isle.

4 weeks ago

County growers share tips for starting successful flower gardens

For many in Aroostook County, spring not only means an end to snowstorms, but also time to think about starting a new flower garden.

1 month ago

Memorial Day Golf Scramble returns May 25

The 22nd annual Memorial Day Golf Scramble will be held Saturday, May 25, at the Aroostook Valley Country Club.

1 month ago

An Easter message from Bishop Robert P. Deeley

Bishop Robert P. Deeley of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland shared his Easter message on Easter Sunday, April 21.

1 month ago

Births at Cary Medical Center through March 2019

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center.

1 month ago

Births at Houlton Regional – End of March-beginning of April, 2019

The following births were recorded recently at Houlton Regional Hospital.

1 month ago

Catholic youth program coming to Fort Kent, Caribou

After a successful debut summer that saw over 400 teens and children participate, “Totus Tuus” will expand to 10 locations throughout Maine in 2019, including Fort Kent and Caribou.

1 month ago

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital – March 2019

The following births were recorded recently at Houlton Regional Hospital.