2 months ago
Northern Maine native finishes world’s longest horse race
The race spans 600 miles, or 1,000 kilometers, which is the approximate distance between Fort Kent and New York City.
St. John Valley
2 months ago
These are the people tasked with keeping Maine’s potato industry healthy
Headquartered in Presque Isle, the board is a state-chartered head of the potato industry. It’s both the marketing arm that champions Maine’s No. 1 food crop and a leading researcher for its advancement.
2 months ago
The importance of tradition
Liz Wehmeyer describes her foray into what is now a full-time farming venture as a slippery slope.
2 months ago
Dealing with unorganized township records
I recently had a query regarding unorganized township records. Maine has 424 unorganized townships and territories with more than 9,000 residents in 12 counties, mainly in the northern half of the state.
2 months ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Pickle
Life has a funny way of throwing us into a pickle now and then, but this Pickle will make life sweeter.
2 months ago
Greenlaw Electric presents $5,000 sponsorship for Walk for Hospice
With the 4th Annual Walk for Hospice just over a month away, the Aroostook Hospice Foundation recognized Greenlaw Electric LLC as the returning event sponsor with a $5,000 contribution in support of this year’s walk.
2 months ago
Awesome August bass action
I spent the first 17 years of my life in Robinson village, 100 yards from Prestile Stream, one of the finest limestone book trout waterways in Maine, perhaps New England.
2 months ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Katissa
Some cats are beautiful. Some are affectionate. Every once in a while, you meet one who’s both. PAWS of Fort Kent presents Katissa, a 2-year-old long haired tortie.
2 months ago
A thief stole the Virgin Mary from an Aroostook sanctuary
GRAND ISLE, Maine — A thief stole a statue of the Virgin Mary from a sanctuary in Grand Isle last month. The three-foot statue, along with a four-foot angel and a nine-inch cherub, was reported stolen from Mizpah on Aug. 27, according to the Maine State Police. Mizpah, 150-acre nature sanctuary on Doucette Road, was […]
2 months ago
Authentic taco eatery opening multiple spots in Aroostook to meet growing demand
VAN BUREN, Maine — Ay Ay Tacos, a new restaurant that offers authentic Mexican street food without cutting any corners, quickly grew from an in-home operation to mobile food trucks and now will be opening multiple spots to meet growing demand. The Van Buren shop will be the first of three in the region, with […]
