6 hours ago

Southern Aroostook Community School upgrading heating system without adding cost to taxpayers

Students at Southern Aroostook Community School will not need to wonder if their school will be properly heated this winter.

20 hours ago

Hodgdon JMG donates to the Community Living Association Special Olympics team

Community Living Association was recently awarded funding by the Hodgdon High School Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG) program to be used for Special Olympics Team CLA.

2 days ago

Houlton Rotarians meet exchange student, updated on Aid For Kids

The Houlton Rotary Club met for its luncheon meeting on Monday July 9 with several guests present, including Rotary exchange student Victor Ovejero De La Cerda from Madrid, Spain.

2 days ago

Ellis family honors longtime Patten grocery store employee

Albert “Bert” Roy has seen many changes to the Ellis Family Market grocery store during his 45 years with the company.

2 days ago

Acadia number three in Maine on Forbes list

Forbes Magazine has released its first-ever list of “Best Banks and Credit Unions in Every State,” and Acadia Federal Credit union ranked among the top in Maine.

2 days ago

Angel Flight receives boost from thrift stores

The Cubby recently presented a $3,100 donation to Larry Camerlin, president and founder of Angel Flight Northeast, to benefit patients who need flights to medical appointments.

2 days ago

Houlton entrepreneurs open takeout eatery downtown

A pair of local entrepreneurs recently capitalized on what they felt was a lack of takeout opportunities in the area and filled the void by opening their own mobile eatery.

2 days ago

New Presque Isle Guard building to start construction by fall

A new $17.5 million building for the Maine Army National Guard 185th Engineer Support Company is on track to start construction in late summer or early fall.

3 days ago

Salmon Brook Historical Society opens in Washburn for the summer, plans fundraisers

The Salmon Brook Historical Society in Washburn has officially opened the doors of the Wilder House and Aroostook County Agricultural Museum

3 days ago

Patten experiencing economic growth

Business is booming in Patten, with a number of new stores popping up in recent months, while other establishments have expanded their operations in the past year.

3 days ago

Youngsters learn about bugs at Nylander Museum event

The Nylander Museum hosts numerous events and classes for the community spanning a number of topics, but the subject of Thursday’s gathering was one that no Mainer can escape: insects.

4 days ago

Micmac Fish Farm raising high quality fish with tribal significance

The Micmac Fish Farm, located on Micmac Farms on the Presque Isle Road, is in its second season of selling trout to private stockers, restaurateurs, and members of the general public.

4 days ago

McCready wins Marine Corps gun raffle

John McCready, left, was the winner of a 9mm handgun that was raffled by the Marine Corps Detachment 1368 of Houlton.

4 days ago

Search for Houlton principal takes on new urgency with resignation of assistant

With the start of the new school year a little more than a month away, RSU 29 officials are still searching for a new high school principal, and now also must find a new assistant principal.

4 days ago

Leisure Village Writers share latest book of life stories with friends, community

When the Leisure Village Writers first met as a group with Chapman-based writer and former teacher Martie Pritchard in 2015

5 days ago

State requests additional comments on ash borer rules

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service is working on an emergency order to stop movement of ash in response to the detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Frenchville and Madawaska in Aroostook County, and still seeks public feedback on the issue.

5 days ago

Presque Isle Farmer’s Market adds payment options

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Farmers’ Market can now accept SNAP, EBT and credit cards, and will hold a “soft” opening for the SNAP/EBT/credit card machine tomorrow, Saturday, July 14.

5 days ago

Dr. Woods receives President’s Award from Maine Dental Association

Dr. Karl Woods, a dentist who practices in Houlton, has been recognized with a Maine Dental Association President’s Award.