6 hours ago

Carleton Project principal speaks to Houlton Rotarians

On Monday, July 15, the Houlton Rotarians met for their weekly luncheon at Watson Hall.

6 hours ago

PROBUS Club learns about airport operation

The Aroostook Probus Club held their monthly meeting on July 18 at Reed Commons on the Northern Maine Community College campus.  

6 hours ago

Maine Community Foundation appoints new board leaders

Gregg Collins of Caribou was recently appointed vice chairperson of the Maine Community Foundation board of directors. 

20 hours ago

Caribou Rotary launches 2019 Cash Draw

The 2019 Caribou Rotary Club Cash Draw is underway, and club members expect tickets to sell quickly. 

22 hours ago

Health system board elects County members

The Northern Light Health board of directors held their annual meeting recently in Brewer, during which they chose officers and directors for the coming year.

23 hours ago

1950s-themed diner opens in Houlton

Blast from the Past, a 1950s-themed diner, celebrated its grand opening in downtown Houlton Thursday, July 11.

1 day ago

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. reports second quarter results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp., parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced second-quarter earnings of $2.18 million, or $0.56 per common share, exceeding last year’s second quarter by $314,000 (17.4 percent).

1 day ago

Presque Isle utility still awaiting PFOS tests

The Presque Isle Utility District’s wastewater sludge is piling up while it waits for the results of soil tests for the synthetic chemical PFOS before it can resume spreading the material on its hayfields.

1 day ago

Presque Isle Elks receive first-place for Best Community Activities Project

The Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954 recently received the first-place award for the Best Community Activities Project from the convention activities committee at the Elks Grand Lodge Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, for Presque Isle's 2018 July 4th Community Celebration.

2 days ago

Farmers in Aroostook County are ‘soiling’ undies for science

Aroostook County's three soil and water conservation district organizations are trying out an unusual experiment with area farmers this summer using "soiled underwear” to highlight soil health. 

2 days ago

Due to ‘recent business changes,’ Caribou Sitel closing on Oct. 31

The Sitel office on Sweden Street in Caribou will close its doors on Oct. 31, according to Sarah Geist of the Sitel Group Public Relations Team.

2 days ago

Winnie’s restaurant offering free meals to those in need

If someone in The County needs a meal but can’t pay for it, Dustin Mancos said to head over to Winnie’s. 

3 days ago

Local students can earn college engineering credits

The SAD 1 Presque Isle Career and Technical Center has announced another unique dual-enrollment opportunity for students in the drafting and engineering technology program.

4 days ago

Two new Caribou parks are in the works

Contractors with Soderberg Construction began digging the foundation for a new park across the street from Teague Park’s former location on Bennett Drive last week.

4 days ago

Public works director presents solutions to equipment issues

The town’s public works director has presented options to municipal officials to get the department’s plow truck fleet ready for this coming winter.

4 days ago

Hospital celebrates 95th baby in anniversary year

A Frenchville family had an extra special reason to celebrate Independence Day this year with the birth of their new baby boy, which represented the 95th delivery at Cary Medical Center for 2019. 

5 days ago

Riverfront Park dedication ceremony set for July 18

With the completion of Phases II and III of the Riverfront Development Plan, a dedication ceremony has been scheduled to celebrate the milestone. 

5 days ago

Border Patrol Explorers welcomed to Houlton Rotary Club

On Monday, July 8, the Houlton Rotary Club met for its luncheon and meeting at Watson Hall. Becky Day hosted guest Mark Philips from the Border Patrol.