51 mins ago

Hodgdon man charged with burglary, aggravated assault

A 53-year-old Hodgdon man was charged with aggravated assault and burglary following a July 13 incident on High Street.

2 hours ago

Taxi driver charged in hit-and-run

A 29-year-old Houlton man was charged July 9 with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. 

4 hours ago

Sheriff’s arrest 2 in Catholic Charities burglary

The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office has charged two men with burglary after they reportedly broke into the Catholic Charities of Maine warehouse on U.S. Route 1 Thursday evening.

1 day ago

Houlton receives DEP grant for culvert work

The town has moved one step closer to replacing a deteriorating culvert on the Morningstar Road, near the Tate and Lyle Ingredients plant, thanks to funds from the Department of Environmental Protection.

1 day ago

Emerald ash borers meet their predator during biological control release

More than a year after the invasive species emerald ash borer was discovered in Maine along the St. John River in the Valley, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry released three parasitoid species of non-stinging wasps Thursday to fight the bug that is bringing death to the ash trees there. 

1 day ago

Limestone fire causes significant damage to storage building

Firefighters from Limestone, Caribou and Fort Fairfield spent nearly seven hours battling a severe fire on Monday, according to Limestone Fire Chief Jon Poitras.

1 day ago

State and federal politicians pledge to aid workers affected by Sitel closure Oct. 31

While the community was still reeling Thursday and Friday from Sitel’s announcement about its closure the day before, members of Maine’s congressional delegation, the state senate president, and a state representative issued statements pledging their support of the soon-to-be-displaced workers.

1 day ago

Presque Isle utility still awaiting PFOS tests

The Presque Isle Utility District’s wastewater sludge is piling up while it waits for the results of soil tests for the synthetic chemical PFOS before it can resume spreading the material on its hayfields.

2 days ago

A reality check

It occurs to me that I haven’t contributed a column to the newspaper in a while. That doesn’t mean I haven’t written things. I have, but thought better of it; mostly items criticizing the latest Trumpian gaffe. The echo chamber can be deafening at times. 

2 days ago

Farmers in Aroostook County are ‘soiling’ undies for science

Aroostook County's three soil and water conservation district organizations are trying out an unusual experiment with area farmers this summer using "soiled underwear” to highlight soil health. 

2 days ago

Winnie’s restaurant offering free meals to those in need

If someone in The County needs a meal but can’t pay for it, Dustin Mancos said to head over to Winnie’s. 

3 days ago

Presque Isle man pleads not guilty to passing fake bills last year

A Presque Isle man accused of passing fake $50 bills last year pleaded not guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Bangor to two counts of passing or attempting to pass counterfeit money in the Star City.

3 days ago

Before the snow flies

It’s a phrase we’ve all heard, and we’ve all used.

4 days ago

Two new Caribou parks are in the works

Contractors with Soderberg Construction began digging the foundation for a new park across the street from Teague Park’s former location on Bennett Drive last week.

4 days ago

Public works director presents solutions to equipment issues

The town’s public works director has presented options to municipal officials to get the department’s plow truck fleet ready for this coming winter.

4 days ago

MaineDOT working to repair ruts in Presque Isle Road

The Maine Department of Transportation recently started a project on July 8 to fix the excessive wheel ruts and pavement wear on the Presque Isle Road connecting Caribou and Presque Isle, and crews will be out working throughout the summer and early fall until Oct. 12.

5 days ago

City of Presque Isle to host official kickoff celebration for Maine Bicentennial

On Tuesday, July 30, Presque Isle will become the first city in Maine to commemorate the state’s 200th anniversary with special events that will include a visit from Gov. Janet Mills.

5 days ago

Land Speed Races celebrate ‘10th year of all-out speed’ at Loring

Racers from across the country have been traveling to Loring for 10 years to share their love of high-speed driving.