5 mins ago

Police arrest third shooting suspect after a six-day manhunt

Police arrested Jason Alexander Sunday night after a six-day manhunt in connection with the Sept. 9 shooting on Northern Road in Presque Isle.

6 hours ago

Elks Soccer Shoot slated for Sept. 22

The annual Houlton Elks Soccer Shoot takes place Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Houlton Middle-High School  soccer field. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. and the competition begins at 1 p.m.

18 hours ago

Defending state champs in rebuilding mode

After coming off a storybook season a year ago, complete with winning the state Class C championship, Houlton golf coach Dave Grant is counting on new faces to carry the team this fall.

1 day ago

False alarm in Presque Isle gives police and resident a few tense moments

Police response surprises resident who was working on a car in a false alarm report in Presque Isle.

2 days ago

New cellular phone law goes into effect Sept. 19

The urge to pick up one’s phone while driving could come now with a hefty fine.

2 days ago

Town, fair board to consider loan agreement

The Houlton Fair Association is making plans to pursue a loan as it works to reorganize after several years of declining revenue.

2 days ago

Feed The County Family Fun Day raises more than $6,800

Hundreds came out to enjoy mini golf, ice cream and a barbecue, and to venture through a Woodstock-themed corn maze during Goughan’s Farm’s fourth annual Feed The County Family Fun Day on Aug. 31.

2 days ago

Caribou Class of 1944 celebrates 75th reunion

Four members of the class of 1944 gathered on Friday, Aug. 30, at the Par & Grill Restaurant to celebrate their 75th Caribou High School class reunion. 

2 days ago

SAGE launches fall programs with kick-off event

Seniors Achieving Greater Education, or SAGE, celebrated the beginning of their fall classes with a kick-off event on Sept. 10 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. 

2 days ago

Anonymous donor helps Presque Isle food pantry feed the hungry

Charlene Buzza, Grace Interfaith Food Table director of volunteers, was pleasantly surprised one recent day to receive a phone call from Sherry Locke, executive director of United Way of Aroostook, saying a donation had come through United Way for G.I.F.T.

2 days ago

One firefighter injured and cat found dead in Third Street fire

One firefighter was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a fire burned the second floor of a Third Street apartment building on Thursday night. 

2 days ago

Two people charged with felonies in shooting while manhunt continues for Alexander

Police have confirmed that two people who were arrested in connection with the shooting on Northern Road this week are facing felony charges. 

3 days ago

United Way kicks off 2019 campaign

Twenty-five people representing various businesses and organizations around The County attended United Way of Aroostook’s Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast Sept. 12 at Café Sorpreso in Presque Isle.  

3 days ago

Easton schools plan Veterans Day program

The Easton School Department wants to update their store of veterans’ names and addresses for their upcoming Veteran's Day program.

3 days ago

City official says new dog park is a ‘phenomenal’ success

City officials say Caribou’s new dog park is being used even more than they anticipated. 

3 days ago

Retired teachers elect officers, discuss SAGE

The Aroostook Retired Educators Association met on Aug. 27 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center.  

3 days ago

Caribou Navy gunner’s mate trains in ‘old ways’

U.S. Navy Gunners Mate 1st Class Cole Disy of Caribou recently participated in a summer-long training program with his class of chief selects, culminating in a session of training in some of the ‘old ways’ at the USS Constitution in Boston.

3 days ago

Mother and daughter looking forward to serving hot meals, tasty sweets at mall

The Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle is now home to a new eatery in the food court, run by a mother and daughter pair from Washburn who are anxious to serve a variety of homemade meals and sweets.