3 weeks ago
As small police departments in rural Maine disappear, one town is hanging on
Forty-nine of Maine’s 101 municipal police departments operated with 10 or fewer full time officers in 2024. That includes Ashland.
St. John Valley
4 weeks ago
For Van Buren, this mural represents more than art
A renaissance sparked in 2022. A new mural marks how a determined Maine community can turn sweat into a reboot.
4 weeks ago
UMPI unveils sculpture honoring Donald and Linda Zillman
The piece honors the memory of former President Donald Zillman and his wife, Linda Zillman, who became the university’s largest benefactors.
4 weeks ago
Embattled Aroostook town manager resigns and forfeits public hearing
Daigle’s resignation came during an evening Select Board meeting.
4 weeks ago
He retired as a town manager 13 years ago. He keeps coming back to guide towns in crisis.
Foster has acted as a single-man bullpen for communities in need of a stopgap.
1 month ago
St. John Valley Weather, Oct. 7-13, 2026
Thursday will be the wettest and mildest day of the three. Showers will be likely as the cold front crosses northern Maine
1 month ago
The County Crossword for October 7, 2026
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
1 month ago
How Susan Collins’ and Troy Jackson’s Aroostook roots are shaping their US Senate race
In no race in the state’s modern memory have the candidates so heavily wielded their roots to lure voters.
1 month ago
It’s all about family on this farm
Mark and Gloria Goughan started their potato farm with Mark’s dad in 1978. Now, almost 50 years later, Mark and Gloria’s three daughters are taking on their legacy.
1 month ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Hiccup
PAWS of Fort Kent presents Hiccup, a beautiful 2-year-old tabby. She was semi-feral and very unsure of people at first, and trust did not come easily to her.
