1 month 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.
Living
1 month 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.”
1 month 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.
1 month 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 […]
1 month 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.
1 month ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Oscar
At 7 years old, Oscar still hopes that someone will see the incredible cat waiting to love them. PAWS of Fort Kent says Oscar is everything people dream of in an orange cat: friendly, affectionate and happiest when he’s by your side.
1 month ago
Things I wish I knew
Cats are super soft, cuddly, cute and a lot of fun. They do make great pets. They will entertain you, comfort you, lower your stress, reduce your chance of having a heart attack, and chase away loneliness.
