1 month ago
St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce holding its first ever job fair
The event on Saturday, Nov. 2, will feature a variety of employers from northern and central Aroostook County.
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1 month ago
These 5 world records happened in Aroostook County
Mainers know Aroostook County as a land of extremes: It’s the state’s largest county, known for the coldest winters, most farmland and remotest landscapes. But how about a room-sized pancake, a giant ice wheel or a handmade basket taller than most people? These and other things have all earned The County a place in the […]
1 month ago
Selectman’s resignation means there will be a special election in Madawaska
Selectman Chair Jason Boucher read a brief resignation letter from Michael Williams during a meeting last week.
1 month ago
Houlton consignment shop attracts shoppers statewide
Located in the historic S.L. White Drug Co. building on Main Street, On the Rack sells women’s clothing, jewelry, beauty items, the Rude make-up line, shoes, boots and bags.
1 month ago
After 30 years of decline, Limestone wants to revive its Main Street
With redevelopment of the base finally looking possible, the conversation in town has turned toward keeping storefronts on Main Street amidst a rise in home-based and online businesses.
1 month ago
Local crafters, shoppers celebrate 50 years of Aroostook’s largest craft fair
Within minutes of the 10 a.m. opening, hundreds filled Caribou High School’s gymnasium and cafeteria, eyeing crafts from 137 vendors.
1 month ago
Aroostook newspapers earn Maine Press Association awards
Journalists and staff from the St. John Valley Times, Aroostook Republican, Star-Herald and Houlton Pioneer times won 43 individual awards in writing, photography and design, including 15 first-place nods.
1 month ago
Northern Mainer driving bus to North Carolina to help hurricane victims
With the bus just taking up space, she was inspired to use it to travel down to North Carolina and help victims of the hurricane.
1 month ago
Sharp hikes in water bills blindside Loring businesses and residents
Loring Development Authority’s new water and sewer rates became effective October 1 after approval from the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
1 month ago
Hundreds of pumpkins will light walkways in Houlton’s inaugural Jack-O-Lantern Trail
For the first time, the Aroostook County town will host a Jack-O-Lantern Trail event similar to those in larger U.S. cities where people come from miles away to walk the lighted trails.
