2 hours ago

Bridgewater woman hospitalized after car slips on ice and is pushed into oncoming traffic

A Bridgewater woman was hospitalized early Friday morning after her car spun out on ice and was pushed into oncoming traffic. 

4 hours ago

Above normal temperatures and precipitation in October

October finished with above normal temperatures and precipitation for the region, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou.

10 hours ago

Houlton thespians readying for production of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’

The state of Houlton’s Community Arts Center will soon be transformed into the streets of Paris for this Houlton Middle-High School annual theater production.

22 hours ago

County Faces: Anne Blanchard of Fort Fairfield

Throughout Anne Blanchard’s experiences as an educator in Aroostook County, she has seen many things come full circle.

1 day ago

Spud spill on I-95 causes traffic delay

Speed and poor road conditions were cited as contributing factors in a tractor trailer crash on Interstate 95 Tuesday, Nov. 12, that resulted in a trailer load of potatoes spilling onto the road.

1 day ago

New real estate agency, modular home service opens in Presque Isle

October marked the opening of SG Reality of Maine, a real estate agency and modular home seller, on Main Street in Presque Isle.

2 days ago

Caribou middle school students interview local veterans to learn about their experiences

Caribou sixth-graders had an opportunity to sit down with local veterans at the Lister-Knowlton Post 9389 VFW on Nov. 13 and ask them about their experiences in the military. 

2 days ago

USDA announces multi-million-dollar funding to improve Presque Isle wastewater treatment facility

The United States Department of Agriculture is awarding Presque Isle Utilities District a $6 million grant and a $9.6 million loan to improve the infrastructure of the treatment facility on Dyer Street. 

2 days ago

Boy Scouts collect food for Presque Isle food pantry, hope to help others

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Troop 171 spent much of their Saturday afternoon delivering boxes of food to Grace Interfaith Food Table in Presque Isle, to help those dealing with food insecurity in the region.

3 days ago

Huskies secure playoff victory

The Aroostook Huskies hosted the Damariscotta Eagles Saturday at Northern Maine Community College in a Maine Independent Football League playoff and the home team did not disappoint.

3 days ago

Caribou Police narrow break-in, burglary investigation to one suspect

Several Caribou residents have called the Caribou Police Department reporting attempted motor vehicle break-ins and burglaries, according to a release issued by the department on Nov. 12.

3 days ago

Schools, businesses shutter due to first storm of season

Schools, businesses, and organizations shuttered across Aroostook County for the first time since last winter after a major storm battered the region on Tuesday.

3 days ago

Presque Isle Elks Lodge holds annual Veterans Day dinner

Members of the Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954 welcomed veterans, service members and their families for a special dinner Monday evening to commemorate Veterans Day.

4 days ago

Solemn ceremony marks Veterans Day in Shiretown

A small gathering turned out at Monument Park for the annual Veterans Day celebration Monday.

4 days ago

Wreath ceremony honors forgotten veterans

The men stationed at Hancock Barracks in Houlton in the 1800s were fortunate they did not have to engage in the battles of war.

4 days ago

Local writer pens book to tell story of one-room schoolhouse in PI, raise funds

Ten years ago Martie Pritchard, a member of the James School board of directors, began gathering historical research in hopes of writing a book that chronicles the decades-long story of the one-room school for the community.

5 days ago

Veterans enjoy music, breakfast

Honoring the contributions made by veterans is not just limited to Veterans’ Day.

6 days ago

Special Olympians show off swimming skills, win awards during annual meet

On Friday, Nov. 8, a group of 53 athletes representing nine agencies across Aroostook County competed in the annual Special Olympics swim meet.