3 hours ago

Bidding war triples the price on former Madawaska port of entry

The site had 18 bids at this time last month. Now it has 78.

5 hours ago

Letter campaign unites Aroostook residents with students in Quebec

Their collaboration transcended language and generational barriers and has resulted in lasting friendships.

3 days ago

Van Buren replaces coach who stepped down on day of season opener

Van Buren has hired a new boys basketball coach two weeks after its previous coach stepped down on the day of the team’s regular season opener. MSAD 24 hired Jay Edgecomb, the district’s physical education teacher and a longtime coach, to fill the vacancy during an emergency school board meeting Thursday night. He will be […]

3 days ago

Patten fire leaves community shaken and 13 without a home

“While the initial response brought incredible support, ongoing awareness and assistance are critically needed.”

3 days ago

A legacy Aroostook lumberyard is back on the market for twice the price

A legacy Presque Isle lumberyard is back on the market three months after it sold at a foreclosure auction.

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4 days ago

Aroostook grand jury indicts 66, including hit-and-run driver

A black SUV came up from behind and struck the victim, police said.

4 days ago

County finance director named interim administrator

Aroostook County’s finance director will temporarily take the reins from County Administrator Ryan Pelletier.

5 days ago

Fort Kent applies for $44,000 in trail grants

Fort Kent Town Council approved resolutions to apply for two trail grants worth a total of $44,000 during its Tuesday night meeting. Town officials also approved an excavator purchase and moved forward with a lease agreement with the Wesget Sipu tribe. After a brief discussion, councilors and Town Manager Suzie Paradis agreed to move forward […]