10 hours ago

Recovery walk offers support for those with addictions

Richard Silliboy of Houlton knows first hand how the dangers of alcohol can consume an individual’s life.

11 hours ago

Maine guide shares a boatload of adventures in new book

Spend a bit of time sharing a boat with a registered Maine guide, and you’re apt to learn all kinds of things about life, nature and other assorted topics. And the more familiar you become with that guide -- after a few years of visiting the same lodge, for instance -- the more likely it is that conversations will roam to subjects you never expected

12 hours ago

Business donations will allow many to attend Caribou summer camps free

Local businesses recently teamed up to donate roughly $6,000 to the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center’s outdoor camping program, which involves kayaking, overnight camping, fishing, and even mountain climbing.

15 hours ago

Power restored to Presque Isle’s North Street Healthcare

After a power outage shut down The Aroostook Medical Center’s North Street Healthcare facility Wednesday morning, administrators reopened shortly after 11 a.m.

1 day ago

Fort Fairfield police looking for stolen farm truck

The Fort Fairfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a farm truck stolen from a potato field between Sunday and Monday.

1 day ago

Health assessment offers guidance to County health care leaders

Aroostook County health care leaders gathered in Presque Isle, Houlton and Fort Kent Monday to learn about the region’s evolving community health needs.

2 days ago

Public works director appeals for dump truck funding

The public works director appeared before the Town Council on Sept. 10 to request funding to buy two dump trucks that he said are desperately needed.

2 days ago

Caribou Marathon’s success continues into third year

Wolfgang Hoeksma didn’t realize he was the oldest competitor in the Caribou Marathon until soon after finishing his race, but a smile quickly appeared after being told of the distinction.

2 days ago

Former Presque Isle police chief dismisses taxpayer-funded probe as political attack

Presque Isle’s former police chief has dismissed a taxpayer-funded investigation of his conduct as a way to “appease a few detractors who have maliciously attempted to destroy [his] campaign” for Aroostook County sheriff.

2 days ago

UMS board signs off on UMPI ag program, UMFK nursing collaboration

The University of Maine System Board of Trustees convened in Presque Isle Monday, formally approving UMPI’s new agricultural program and hearing strong support for a new collaborative nursing program with UMFK.

2 days ago

Contractors work on Caribou Hannaford roof before winter

Employees of Powers Roofing and Sheet Metal of Caribou were hard at work on the roof of the Hannaford Supermarket Friday morning.

2 days ago

Civic organizations look for creative ways to attract younger members

When Mandy Pooler-Hall joined the Presque Isle Rotary Club 10 years ago at age 21, she was one of the few people of her generation in the organization.

2 days ago

Cemetery superintendent addresses concerns over fallen trees on grave stones

The cemetery superintendent updated town councilors recently about the status of a tree removal project at Evergreen Cemetery and addressed concerns raised by some residents about trees falling on grave markers.

3 days ago

Police looking for Masardis hit-and-run suspect

The Maine State Police are seeking information on a driver and pickup truck suspected of leaving the scene of a crash in Masardis Saturday.

4 days ago

Aroostook Aspirations Initiative gives annual awards, looks forward to future

Officials with the nonprofit Aroostook Aspirations Initiative celebrated the success of all participating students as well as local business and community leaders on Thursday night while also taking time to reflect on how they would like to strengthen their strong Aroostook County friendships in years to come.

5 days ago

United Veterans of Maine helps donate scooter to area woman

United Veterans of Maine helped bring a powered motor scooter to Sandra Carson, a member of both UVM and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

5 days ago

UMPI invites community members to take part in annual Unity Project

Those who have driven by the University of Maine at Presque Isle during the past month might have noticed numerous poles standing on the lawn in front of South Hall, all with multi-colored strings of yarn converging in the middle and spreading across the entire circle.

5 days ago

Inmate work program benefits communities across The County

For the past five years, the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office has operated a program that has given back to the community while saving taxpayers money.