2 years ago
Can-Am sled dog race canceled over lack of snow, rain in forecast
Organizers have canceled this year’s Can-Am Crown sled dog race in Fort Kent less than a week before it was set to start.
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2 years ago
Caribou wants to be a ‘housing community’ to match regional business growth
City leaders and advocates in Caribou are exploring ways to increase affordable housing to meet expected demand from industrial development springing up in surrounding towns.
2 years ago
A new County program hopes to help employees travel to work
A new pilot program slated to launch by early summer will aim to help central Aroostook County residents without cars to get to work.
2 years ago
Caribou’s snowmobile festival is already growing in its 2nd year
A new event celebrating The County’s snowmobiling culture began only last year, but organizers are already expanding the festivities and anticipating huge crowds.
2 years ago
A Korean cooking class is bridging cultures in northern Maine
In Korean bibimbap, there are a myriad of colors, sauces and spices. When the meal of vegetables and meat is mixed together, it all becomes one.
2 years ago
Two police dogs join the force in Presque Isle
Two police dogs have joined the Presque Isle Police Department.
2 years ago
Aroostook lawmakers back study that could further slow massive wind project
The top Aroostook County lawmakers who have championed a stalled transmission line linking a massive wind farm to the regional grid are backing a study that could further slow the project.
2 years ago
How a County entrepreneur is using a state grant to expand her salve line
The Aroostook County-made Chapped Hide line of salves will get marketed at trade shows from Maine to Texas with the help of a recently awarded state grant.
2 years ago
Fort Fairfield officers commended for saving people and animals
Two Fort Fairfield police officers have received commendations for saving lives, rescuing animals and keeping impaired drivers off the roads.
2 years ago
County commissioners approve nine dispatch contracts
FORT KENT, Maine – Aroostook County commissioners unanimously approved nine dispatch contract agreements with communities and organizations throughout the region during a Feb. 21 meeting. All contracts increased by five percent, according to Sheriff Peter Johnson. All of the approved contracts were renewed from last year. No new communities or organizations were added. As part […]
