2 months ago
Here are the racers who topped Aroostook’s 1st land sailing championship
From Thursday to Saturday, 32 racers from the northeastern United States, Canada and as far away as California and Wisconsin set their sails.
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2 months ago
Composer helps students connect truck sounds and music at Houlton private school
Bertrand Laurence, who began the weekly “finding your voice” elective sessions at the Carleton Project in Houlton in September, hopes exploring the students’ favorite sounds will help lead to the class composing its own music.
2 months ago
Aroostook Apple Day highlights Maine heirloom apples
This is the first time the biannual event has been held since COVID-19, said Unitarian minister Dave Hutchinson, the event host, adding that the Cup Cafe was serving apple themed baked goods and even a squash and apple soup on Saturday.
2 months ago
Veterans group criticizes DOT for destroying anti-Trump sign in Presque Isle
Maine DOT spokesperson Paul Merrill said Friday that the sign stand’s construction made it difficult to take down without destroying the legs and one of the signs.
2 months ago
Longtime Aroostook educator retires after 32-year career
Before working at Damon Elementary on the former Loring Air Force Base, Cheryl Hallowell was a stay-at-home mom, and she also worked at a bank for about a year.
2 months ago
Caribou and DOT exploring whether to create access points on city bypass
Bypasses like the one in Caribou are “controlled access highways” that typically do not allow for many curb cuts, like driveways or other access points, in order to reduce traffic issues and improve safety.
2 months ago
Fort Kent emergency organizations raise awareness through OUI crash exercise
Over 100 students stood outside the school’s parking lot where traffic cones set the boundary of a scene with a minivan crashed into a sideways car.
2 months ago
Aroostook Boys and Girls Clubs get $41,000 for STEM education
The money will be split between three clubs – Boys and Girls Club of Maliseet in Houlton, Boys and Girls Club of Micmac in Presque Isle and Boys and Girls Club of Sipayik in Perry – to help cover operating costs at each site.
2 months ago
Maine association issues boil water alert at Loring Commerce Center
The cautionary order was issued after the association discovered “particulates” and discolored water, said Loring Development Authority president and CEO Jonathan Judkins.
2 months ago
Caribou Utilities District proposes water rate increase to keep up with inflation
The average customer in Caribou would see their monthly water bill increase by less than one dollar per month, said Caribou Utilities District General Manager Jon Helstrom.
