1 hour ago

Dinner raises funds for Discover D.C.

The Discover D.C. spaghetti fundraiser held Saturday, March 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Mapleton Lions Hall was a success.

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Bradbury Maple Farms among producers welcoming public for Maine Maple Weekend

When the Bradburys began producing their own maple syrup near their home in Bridgewater, they hung a few buckets from trees and, without access to electricity on the wooded property, came through the season with 17 gallons of maple syrup.

3 hours ago

Van Buren’s Berube earns Principal’s Award

Julia Berube of Van Buren, a senior at Van Buren District Secondary School, has been selected to receive the 2019 Principal's Award, announced Principal Karen DuBois.

5 hours ago

Oakfield residents approve budget

A relatively flat budget should have minimal impact on taxes for residents in the community of Oakfield this year.

10 hours ago

United Parish Church boosts local fuel funds

The United Parish Church in Fort Fairfield recently contributed over $1,600 to the Emergency Fuel Assistance fund administered by the Aroostook County Action Program, which provides assistance to income-eligible households for emergency fuel delivery.

11 hours ago

Patten hosting run in honor of hometown hero

The community of Patten is hosting a memorial run in April in honor of a hometown hero.

22 hours ago

Maine Poet Laureate to showcase poetry, art at PI library

Current Maine Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum will present a poetry reading at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle in April while also showcasing a collaborative art exhibit with his wife, visual artist Susan Webster.

1 day ago

Oakfield’s new fire station nearly complete

The town’s volunteer firefighters have a new home for their equipment and emergency vehicles now that the Oakfield Fire Station is nearly complete.

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Woodland election results

Woodland residents cast their ballots on Monday, March 18, electing Will Barnum to the town’s board of selectmen for a three year term and Robert Butler to the school board for a three year term, according to the town office’s unofficial election results.

1 day ago

Limestone ratepayers already seeing savings from switch to solar

Limestone is continuing to see savings as it adopts more progressive energy alternatives.

2 days ago

Police identify father, son shot in apparent murder-suicide in Presque Isle

Police Monday evening identified the man and his 14-month-old son who died in an apparent murder-suicide in Presque Isle over the weekend.

2 days ago

Police arrest Presque Isle man on sexual assault charges

A 20-year-old man is facing charges for gross sexual assault after allegedly having sexual contact with a juvenile, according to the Maine State Police.

2 days ago

Daughters of Isabella, Holy Rosary Circle 638, February 2019

The Daughters of Elizabeth is a welcoming community of ladies whose mission is to share the Good News of Christ through service to all.

2 days ago

Houlton installing shade canopy at new playground

Visitors to the Just For Kids playground in Community Park will have a place to escape the sun’s glare without having to go inside this summer.

2 days ago

Police arrest Caribou man in connection with Walgreens robbery

Caribou police arrested Nathan Jones, 30, of Caribou on Sunday in connection with the robbery that afternoon of the Walgreens pharmacy on Bennett Drive.

2 days ago

Aroostook Shrine Club to present first Spring Basket Festival

Members of the Aroostook Shrine Club will soon hold their first ever Spring Basket Festival, which they hope will become a fun, family oriented tradition.

2 days ago

Central Aroostook Association celebrates 60-year milestone

Central Aroostook Association, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is celebrating a milestone of 60 years of operation in 2019, having much to reflect upon over the years.

2 days ago

Community welcomes Anderson to Shiretown

Although she has only been on the job for a few weeks, Houlton’s new town manager already has fallen in love with the community.