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Aroostook County Jail institutes changes amidst coronavirus outbreak

In light of coronavirus concerns, the Aroostook County Jail has instituted a number of changes to its day-to-day operations.

Houlton Chamber lauds local businesses, individuals

HOULTON, Maine -- The Roaring ‘20s were brought to life in grand fashion Saturday evening as the 2020 Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards ceremony was held at the Houlton Elks Lodge.

UMPI transitioning to online, sending students home in wake of COVID-19

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will take all of its in-person classes online for the rest of the semester, and ask most students to leave campus by March 22 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, UMPI officials said Wednesday, March 11.

Southern Aroostook falls just short of D championship

Hopes of a third straight state championship fell just short for the Southern Aroostook girls basketball team Saturday, in a rematch of last year’s final.

Final checks before Can-Am races signal healthy dogs, good trails

The surest sign that the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races are set to begin is the arrival of plenty of happy, howling sled dogs and their mushers to veterinarian check-ups at Lonesome Pine Trails in Fort Kent.

News organization experiencing telephone outage

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Telephone lines at the Houlton Pioneer Times, The Star-Herald, the Aroostook Republican and News and the St.

Caribou wrestling nets 3 wins, 2 losses at MDI

The Caribou Vikings wrestling team won three matches of five matches Saturday, Dec. 14, at Mount Desert Island, bringing their early season dual meet record to 4-4.

Presque Isle Police seek public’s help in search for suspect

Presque Isle Police are seeking help from the community to locate a man accused of domestic violence.

Vikings boys defeat Fort Kent, Winslow

The defending state champion Caribou Vikings varsity basketball team got off to a hot start to its season this past week.

Busy time for schoolboy hoops

The regular season is now in full swing for schoolboy basketball squads with high school gymnasiums buzzing with games.

Councilors approve 2020 operational expense budget

Caribou City Councilors voted to approve next year’s expense budget after agreeing to take a close line-by-line look during a previous meeting and voting on each item of interest during their Dec. 9 meeting.

Dogs parade through downtown Houlton for Ark Animal Sanctuary’s ‘12 Dogs of Christmas’

Pups of all shapes, sizes and ages were on display Saturday in downtown Houlton as the Ark Animal Sanctuary conducted its annual “Twelve Dogs of Christmas” fundraiser.

New Fort Fairfield ice rink to open soon for skating enthusiasts

In the coming weeks, the parks and recreation department will create an 80-foot rink that will be located adjacent to the Fort Fairfield Town Office on 18 Community Center Drive, on the same land where children play basketball in the summer.

High School sports season returns

A flurry of basketball games is in store as the winter sports season tips off Friday, Dec. 6 for local high school squads.

Limestone plans ‘Nutcracker’ themed parade for Dec. 8

The streets of Limestone will be lined with holiday festivities during the town’s annual Holiday Light Parade on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Commissioners approve 2020 budget for The County

During a public hearing in Caribou, Aroostook County Commissioners approved the 2020 budget for The County and the unorganized territories.

Residents gather for holiday light parade despite chilly temperatures

A bitterly cold night, with temperatures in the single digits and a stiff wind, did not deter people from participating in the annual Holiday Light Parade through Houlton Saturday night.

Public hearing on Monticello land to be held next week

Town Councilors will hold a public hearing next week on an offer they have received on a parcel of town-owned land in Monticello that they have owned for 26 years.

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