3 weeks ago
The County Crossword for August 26, 2026
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
Living
4 weeks ago
Uniquely named festival continues Aroostook roots music tradition
The festival arose from the traditions of Arootsakoostic, which for 16 years drew musicians and listeners to the wooded Thomas Park.
4 weeks ago
Danforth entrepreneurs ‘bought themselves a job’ when they moved to rural Maine
Now, as the owners of four local businesses, these entrepreneurs are putting in 12 hours a day helping build and repair more than lakeside camps.
4 weeks ago
How an Aroostook shelter is giving dogs a fighting chance of adoption
“These dogs are sitting here way too long and we need to be trained to help them get the best second chance at life.”
4 weeks ago
St. John Valley weather, Aug. 19-25, 2026
High pressure building in from the west will bring drier and more seasonable weather heading into the weekend.
4 weeks ago
Stella Maris unveiling highlights Madawaska’s 48th Acadian Festival
MADAWASKA, Maine — Madawaska has wrapped up another successful Acadian Festival, its largest annual event, which this year featured the unveiling of a massive star sculpture constructed by local students. Local artist Dan Cayer of Grand Isle pitched the idea to town officials last year. Madawaska in 2024 saw the completion of its new border […]
4 weeks ago
Crowd packs Aroostook Park for Vietnam memorial dedication
The ceremony included a color guard with the County Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, flag raisings, a wreath laying and 21-gun salute.
1 month ago
Washburn’s 45th August Festival starts Friday
“It’s always the weekend when all the families come home. They come home for family reunions and they come home for class reunions.”
1 month ago
Saving the animals
For the third year in a row, the Central Aroostook Humane Society has been awarded and recognized for achieving a “no-kill” status for 2025. This means that the humane society saved 90% or more of the dogs and cats that entered its care last year.
1 month ago
Mapleton Lions Club is growing
The Mapleton Lions Club inducted two new members on Aug. 3.
