5 hours ago

Collecting Memories at Hopewell Rocks

The following selection of writing describes a trip Olof Nylander took to the Hopewell Rocks of New Brunswick in September of 1932. I’ve spent my summers just a few miles from the Hopewell Rocks, and been there many times.

5 hours ago

Local writer pens book to tell story of one-room schoolhouse in PI, raise funds

Ten years ago Martie Pritchard, a member of the James School board of directors, began gathering historical research in hopes of writing a book that chronicles the decades-long story of the one-room school for the community.

5 hours ago

Mapleton resident recounts 45-day trip on AMTRAK

On Monday, Nov. 4, Wayne Kennard of Mapleton gave video presentation of his 45-day trip on AMTRAK entitled “Where in the World is Wayne.” 

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Halfway Home Pet Rescue Adoption Center pet of the week – Jamie

Meet Jamie. This beautiful and loving 2-year old spayed female cat is living at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue in Caribou.  She has had all her medical completed and is ready for a loving, but quiet home.

1 day ago

Who really benefits from school consolidation?

To the editor: It has been five years since Citizens Organization for Rural Education embarked on its mission to help sustain local education in Danforth, Weston and the surrounding area of rural eastern Maine.

1 day ago

Veterans enjoy music, breakfast

Honoring the contributions made by veterans is not just limited to Veterans’ Day.

2 days ago

Desjardins joins national education group board

The National Association of State Boards of Education has announced the election of seven new members to its board of directors during its annual conference last month in Omaha. Fern Desjardins, a resident of St. Agatha, Maine, was elected as the board’s new state board member representative.

2 days ago

Special Olympians show off swimming skills, win awards during annual meet

On Friday, Nov. 8, a group of 53 athletes representing nine agencies across Aroostook County competed in the annual Special Olympics swim meet.

2 days ago

Telethon to benefit local heating, housing needs

The third annual telethon to assist Aroostook County citizens experiencing heating and housing hardships will take place tomorrow, Nov. 14, on local television.

2 days ago

Ewings places 13th at state XC meet

The cross country season officially came to a close for the Houlton/GHCA runners at the state championship race at the Twin Brook Recreation facility Nov. 2. 

2 days ago

King takes helm of Snowdogs basketball

The Special Olympics area management team has announced Spencer King as the new head coach to lead the highly successful Snowdogs basketball team following the departure of Brian Hamel last summer.  

2 days ago

How recycling is working in Presque Isle

The Presque Isle Landfill and Tri-Community Landfill merged into a new entity known as Aroostook Waste Solutions (AWS) at the beginning of 2019.  The merger resulted in a drop-off recycling program that is now done primarily with the use of brightly colored igloos.

3 days ago

Micmac veterans’ military service honored with new museum exhibit

When Jennifer Pictou and Donna Sanipass of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs culture and historic preservation office decided to create a special exhibit to honor Micmac military veterans, they never guessed the number of stories they would find hidden within their own community.

3 days ago

Huskies ready for playoffs

On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Aroostook Huskies football team hosted the Valley Mustangs in the final game of the season.

3 days ago

Voters OK purchase of lot near new school

Voters in Caribou and Stockholm voted in favor of a bond issue on the Nov. 5 ballot which will allow RSU 39 to spend up to $175,000 for the purchase of a parcel of land next to the Caribou Community School.

3 days ago

Some parts of Aroostook County receive four inches of snow

Residents across southern Aroostook County saw the first snowflakes of the season fall on Thursday, as parts of the region were blanketed with several inches of snow while others received only a trace.

3 days ago

Bank employees raise $4,500 for youth camp

The Pine Tree Society recently received $4,500 from funds raised by employees of a local community bank to benefit Pine Tree Camp. 

3 days ago

High Five Turkey Drive returns to The County

The United Way of Aroostook will once again co-host the  High Five Turkey Drive, along with Townsquare Media, just before the holiday season kicks off.