6 days ago

Katahdin Trust recognizes Clukey for commitment to community

Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, recently held a special company-wide employee appreciation event that included presenting the “Top of the Mountain Commitment to Community” Award. 

6 days ago

Community invited to ‘Stuff the Bus’ for local schoolkids

United Way of Aroostook is collaborating with Aroostook County Action Program, Adopt-A-Block Aroostook and area businesses to help prepare local children to begin the new school year by providing eligible families with a backpack and school supplies.  

6 days ago

Council votes to decrease mill rate during July meeting

The city council voted on Wednesday night to decrease the mill rate from 25.82 to 24.99 for this year. 

6 days ago

SADC keeps focus on growth in southern Aroostook

For the past 21 years, Southern Aroostook Development Corporation has worked to promote economic development in southern Aroostook County. 

6 days ago

Mapleton family is Maine Potato Board’s ‘Farm Family of the Year’

The Maine Potato Board has announced the Chandler family of D C Farms in Mapleton as the 2019 Farm Family of the Year.

7 days ago

Couple continues tradition of serving homemade kettle corn at summer events

Ever since they became the new owners of County Kettle Corn, formerly known as West Mountain Kettle Corn, Dustin and Stephanie Graham have worked to maintain the tradition of creating tasty kettle corn while putting their own stamp on the popular treat.

1 week ago

Agency on Aging searching for additional volunteers for Friendly Visiting program

Officials from Aroostook Agency on Aging are welcoming folks in the Presque Isle region who would like to provide companionship to isolated or homebound senior citizens.

1 week ago

Northern Lighthouse receives $10,000 grant from Ronald McDonald House

Thanks to a generous grant from the Ronald McDonald House, the Northern Lighthouse will soon be able to combat childhood hunger in Aroostook County.

1 week ago

Cary Library lists memorial donations for April-June, 2019

The Cary Library recently released its second-quarter memorial donations for April, May and June, including the following.

1 week ago

Local couple dedicates themselves to restoring A.M. Smith Building after years of dilapidation

Four years have passed since Amy and Jim Collins purchased the historic A.M. Smith building on Main Street. After years of having to delay renovations, the couple decided it was time to finally complete the project. 

1 week ago

Local health care providers encourage vaccinations

With recent cases of both hepatitis A and measles in Aroostook County, local health care providers say following recommended vaccination schedules is more important than ever.

1 week ago

CFCU awarded $1,000 scholarships

The County Federal Credit Union recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors within the credit union’s field of membership.

1 week ago

Nylander to host two weeks of bug-themed activities and events

The Nylander museum is gearing up for two weeks of their “Bugging You” event, which focuses on teaching kids all about insects.

1 week ago

Maine Downtown Center selects Houlton for Revitalization Roadmap

Houlton’s historic Market Square and Main Street business area will soon have a roadmap for its future thanks to the Maine Development Foundation.

1 week ago

Cellular carrier names local store manager

U.S. Cellular has promoted Jody Doughty of Caribou to store manager at the Presque Isle store, located at 733 Main St.

1 week ago

Toys for Tots gains new County leader

The Meo Bosse Detachment 1414 Marine Corps League has named an Iraq War veteran to serve as the new coordinator for the Northern Aroostook Toys for Tots program.

1 week ago

Strawberry season off to a good start at Goughan’s Farm in Caribou

For many people in Aroostook County, summer does not officially begin until their first sweet taste of fresh strawberries. Goughan’s Farm in Caribou recently opened 10 acres of strawberry fields to the community, allowing them to pick their own baskets of the famous summer treat.

2 weeks ago

County nonprofits net $67,000 in MCF grants

The Aroostook County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $67,369 in grants to 11 nonprofits throughout The County.