2 hours ago

Bradbury Maple Farms among producers welcoming public for Maine Maple Weekend

When the Bradburys began producing their own maple syrup near their home in Bridgewater, they hung a few buckets from trees and, without access to electricity on the wooded property, came through the season with 17 gallons of maple syrup.

4 hours ago

Premiere high school cross country athletes compete at outdoor center

Hundreds of high-school athletes representing five states competed at the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) Eastern High School Championships at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center during the weekend of March 15-17.

6 hours ago

Oakfield residents approve budget

A relatively flat budget should have minimal impact on taxes for residents in the community of Oakfield this year.

12 hours ago

Patten hosting run in honor of hometown hero

The community of Patten is hosting a memorial run in April in honor of a hometown hero.

23 hours ago

Maine Poet Laureate to showcase poetry, art at PI library

Current Maine Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum will present a poetry reading at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle in April while also showcasing a collaborative art exhibit with his wife, visual artist Susan Webster.

1 day ago

Oakfield’s new fire station nearly complete

The town’s volunteer firefighters have a new home for their equipment and emergency vehicles now that the Oakfield Fire Station is nearly complete.

1 day ago

Woodland election results

Woodland residents cast their ballots on Monday, March 18, electing Will Barnum to the town’s board of selectmen for a three year term and Robert Butler to the school board for a three year term, according to the town office’s unofficial election results.

2 days ago

Limestone ratepayers already seeing savings from switch to solar

Limestone is continuing to see savings as it adopts more progressive energy alternatives.

2 days ago

Police arrest Presque Isle man on sexual assault charges

A 20-year-old man is facing charges for gross sexual assault after allegedly having sexual contact with a juvenile, according to the Maine State Police.

2 days ago

Houlton installing shade canopy at new playground

Visitors to the Just For Kids playground in Community Park will have a place to escape the sun’s glare without having to go inside this summer.

2 days ago

Police arrest Caribou man in connection with Walgreens robbery

Caribou police arrested Nathan Jones, 30, of Caribou on Sunday in connection with the robbery that afternoon of the Walgreens pharmacy on Bennett Drive.

3 days ago

Community welcomes Anderson to Shiretown

Although she has only been on the job for a few weeks, Houlton’s new town manager already has fallen in love with the community.

4 days ago

Caribou High School Senior heading to national chess tournament

Hailey Holmquist, a Caribou High School senior, is heading in June to the national Susan Polgar Invitational Chess Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri, after placing second in the Maine Girls’ Chess Championship.

4 days ago

Council selects nine worthy individuals, groups to receive ‘Spirit of America’ award

Instead of selecting just one individual or organization for the “Spirit of America” award, which honors volunteerism, Caribou city councilors voted on March 11 to recognize all nine nominees -- seven individuals and two organizations.

5 days ago

Stained glass projects provide unique, fun option for local arts and crafts enthusiasts

Have you ever wondered how to create jewelry, window catchers or other unique home decorations that are as beautiful as stained glass windows? Crafters need to look no further than stained glass itself.

5 days ago

Community reacts to sale of mall, hopes owner pumps ‘new life’ into space

Just days after the New York-based Kohan Retail Investment Group confirmed buying the Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle, area residents expressed a desire to see new stores and maybe even nontraditional tenants re-energize the space.

5 days ago

Fitzpatrick tabbed as next SAD 70 superintendent

The SAD 70 school board has looked inward to find its next superintendent.

5 days ago

Harlem Superstars return to County

The Harlem Superstars are returning to Aroostook County for a number of fundraising shows.