12 hours ago

USDA to survey Maine potato growers

Beginning in late October, the Northeastern Regional Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be conducting the Potato Acreage and Disposition survey.

2 days ago

Aroostook County Fitness opens its doors for health and wellness on Main Street

Aroostook County Fitness has come to 499 Main St., with owner and human movement specialist Steve Plummer hoping to bring health and well-being to area residents.

3 days ago

New owners of Cyr and Sons Repair committed to customer service

A well-known automotive repair business in Houlton is under new ownership, but its former owner is still likely to be found helping out in the shop.

3 days ago

Presque Isle Rotary Club seeks applications for third annual Great Big Give Back proceed recipients

The Presque Isle Rotary Club is gearing up for its third annual Great Big Give Back and is seeking applications for potential proceeds. The Great Big Give Back is the re-engineered Presque Isle Rotary Auction, which features a high-valued gift basket raffle and online auction.

3 days ago

ACAP’s Early Care and Education Center earns National NAEYC Accreditation

Aroostook County Action Program’s Early Care and Education Program located in Caribou has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children — the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.

3 days ago

Partnership between ACAP and the Maine Dept. of Economic and Community Development results in a new mobile home for a County family

Thanks to a partnership between Aroostook County Action Program and the Maine  Department of Economic and Community Development, a couple from Crystal have a new mobile home to replace their former residence which was beyond repair. 

1 week ago

Pines Health Services welcomes two primary care providers

Pines Health Services is pleased to welcome Kirsten Darrell, PA-C and Steven Albert, FNP-C to the team of high-quality primary care providers.

1 week ago

Presque Isle Rotary project aims to reduce accidental falls

The Rotary Club of Presque Isle, several retail sponsors, community public works departments, Age-Friendly Presque Isle, and the Aroostook Agency on Aging are partnering to provide free five-gallon buckets of sand/salt mix for older adults to prevent slips and falls.

1 week ago

Fall Spectacular will be part of annual Arts and Crafts Fair

The weekend of Oct. 14-15 will be a busy one in Caribou as the annual Arts and Crafts Fair will be at Caribou High School and a new event, the CARL Fall Spectacular, will be going on at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center.

2 weeks ago

LP Building Solutions recognized by Maine Forest Products Council with Outstanding Manufacturing Award

The Maine Forest Products Council (MFPC) presented LP Building Solutions with the organization’s Outstanding Manufacturing Award at its 62nd Annual Meeting in Newry Sept. 19.

2 weeks ago

SAD 1’s adult education director resigns to head up Ignite PI

SAD 1 adult and community education director LeRae Kinney has resigned to become the new CEO at Ignite Presque Isle starting Nov. 7.

2 weeks ago

Construction for new wastewater treatment facility begins in Fort Fairfield

By the end of 2023, Fort Fairfield's Utilities District will have a new wastewater treatment facility that will allow it to expand its current capacity for water treatment.

2 weeks ago

Smile Cookies aid Pink Aroostook

Cary Medical Center’s Pink Aroostook is one of 22 charities in the U.S. that will benefit from a cookie campaign.

2 weeks ago

Katahdin Trust Company’s McCarthy named to ICBA’s 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders List

Katahdin Trust Company is pleased to announce that Natasha McCarthy, vice president and human resources director, has been named to the ICBA Independent Banker’s “40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders” list for 2022.

2 weeks ago

Hub Coffee Ribbon Cutting

Hub Coffee recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce. The store serves coffee creations and pastries.

2 weeks ago

UMPI receives four top rankings from U.S. News and World Report

Officials at the University of Maine at Presque Isle are pleased to announce that the institution earned four top rankings on U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges list.

2 weeks ago

Violette named events coordinator for Wintergreen

Gretchen Violette was recently named events coordinator for the Wintergreen Arts Center. A native of central Maine, Violette has adopted Aroostook County as her home.

3 weeks ago

County partners launch broadband survey

A countywide effort is underway by the Aroostook Partnership, Aroostook County and a broadband company to gather data on broadband use and availability throughout Aroostook County.