2 weeks ago
Ashland hires Fort Kent native as new police chief
Fort Kent native Christopher Cyr replaced former chief Cyr Martin beginning Nov. 1.
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2 weeks ago
Aroostook woman takes winter gear to hurricane ravaged NC mountain town
Katie Sloat, along with her two children Clara and Avery Bither, and family friend Megan Fitzpatrick of Hodgdon, made the 18-hour trek to the North Carolina mountains to deliver winter coats, hats, gloves and blankets.
2 weeks ago
Fort Kent hires new public works director
Chad Pelletier officially starts as director at the beginning of 2025 with an annual salary of roughly $76,100.
2 weeks ago
New co-op brings County artisans to Presque Isle’s Main Street
So far, the shop at 493 Main St. features 11 Aroostook County artisans.
2 weeks ago
Nordic Heritage Outdoor Center will close next month
Declining use and rising operating costs prompted the decision, according to the Portland-based Libra Foundation, which funds the center’s operations.
2 weeks ago
Presque Isle TV station will no longer produce local morning newscast
WAGM will rely on its Bangor counterpart, WABI, to produce a morning news program, but will continue to produce its own evening news at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
2 weeks ago
Madawaska lowers mill rate during special meeting
For a home valued at $150,000 in Madawaska, this would result in $3,450 in annual property taxes. It would also mean a $360 reduction in property taxes over the previous year.
2 weeks ago
Aroostook County cadets hold vigil for veterans in Presque Isle
Thirteen cadets from the County Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol took shifts marching in twos at Veterans Memorial Park in Presque Isle from sunrise until sundown.
2 weeks ago
Miniature horse spreads joy to veterans during visit to Caribou nursing home
Freya is only 35 inches tall and 275 pounds but the therapeutic horse makes up for her small stature with an abundance of kindness.
2 weeks ago
Caribou Veterans Day ceremony honors sacrifices of military heroes and families
Over 70 people, including families, veterans and other community members, came out Monday and paid tribute to those who served in the military and their loved ones.
