10 hours ago

Eight complete training in mechanized logging

Graduates of Maine’s only post-secondary training program for operators of mechanized logging equipment were recognized Friday, Sept. 14, at a ceremony held in the woods southeast of Ashland, where they have spent weeks harvesting timber using sophisticated state-of-the-art machines like those they will encounter in the logging industry.

10 hours ago

Business donations will allow many to attend Caribou summer camps free

Local businesses recently teamed up to donate roughly $6,000 to the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center’s outdoor camping program, which involves kayaking, overnight camping, fishing, and even mountain climbing.

1 day ago

Fort Fairfield police looking for stolen farm truck

The Fort Fairfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a farm truck stolen from a potato field between Sunday and Monday.

1 day ago

Health assessment offers guidance to County health care leaders

Aroostook County health care leaders gathered in Presque Isle, Houlton and Fort Kent Monday to learn about the region’s evolving community health needs.

2 days ago

Caribou Marathon’s success continues into third year

Wolfgang Hoeksma didn’t realize he was the oldest competitor in the Caribou Marathon until soon after finishing his race, but a smile quickly appeared after being told of the distinction.

2 days ago

UMS board signs off on UMPI ag program, UMFK nursing collaboration

The University of Maine System Board of Trustees convened in Presque Isle Monday, formally approving UMPI’s new agricultural program and hearing strong support for a new collaborative nursing program with UMFK.

2 days ago

Contractors work on Caribou Hannaford roof before winter

Employees of Powers Roofing and Sheet Metal of Caribou were hard at work on the roof of the Hannaford Supermarket Friday morning.

2 days ago

CHS senior brings back enthusiasm, ideas for community service from Arizona trip

Caribou High School senior Riley McNeal recently returned from a one week, all expenses paid trip to Arizona where she attended the “ME to WE” camp, which encourages a lifelong dedication to community service.

4 days ago

Aroostook Aspirations Initiative gives annual awards, looks forward to future

Officials with the nonprofit Aroostook Aspirations Initiative celebrated the success of all participating students as well as local business and community leaders on Thursday night while also taking time to reflect on how they would like to strengthen their strong Aroostook County friendships in years to come.

5 days ago

United Veterans of Maine helps donate scooter to area woman

United Veterans of Maine helped bring a powered motor scooter to Sandra Carson, a member of both UVM and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

5 days ago

Thompson graduates, returns to local firm

Mockler Funeral Home announces the return of a local funeral director who has received her degree in mortuary science.

5 days ago

Inmate work program benefits communities across The County

For the past five years, the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office has operated a program that has given back to the community while saving taxpayers money.

6 days ago

Limestone residents at hearing push for withdrawing from RSU 39

A majority of the 50 residents attending a Sept. 11 public hearing on Limestone’s proposal to withdraw from RSU 39 seemed to favor the effort, which supporters indicated would not cost taxpayers more and would give them back local control of education.

6 days ago

County natives brace themselves for prolonged impact of Florence in North Carolina

Former Aroostook County residents now living in North Carolina, where Tropical Storm Florence has unleashed a torrent of wind and rain, are getting ready to ride what forecasters expect to be an unfolding disaster of widespread flooding.

6 days ago

Aroostook Red Cross deploys Emergency Response Vehicle to help with Florence

The Caribou Red Cross office deployed it’s Emergency Response Vehicle, or ERV, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, to assist with the onslaught of Hurricane Florence, which was expected to crash into the Carolinas Friday.

6 days ago

BikeMaine riders roll into Fort Kent

When Steven Urkowitz arrived in Fort Kent from Madawaska on Wednesday, just over halfway through a 320-mile BikeMaine trek through Aroostook County, he already was making plans to return to the area.

1 week ago

Caribou successfully buys two River Road properties

Caribou City Manager Dennis Marker confirmed during a Sept. 10 City Council meeting that the owners of two properties on the significantly damaged River Road accepted offers from the city to buy the homes.

1 week ago

Marathon returning to Caribou this weekend with a few tweaks

Caribou’s third Boston Marathon qualifying race will boast a few new changes, some due to popular demand and others due to Mother Nature.