Events

4 years ago

Agency on Aging online and in-person events

The Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers offer these upcoming educational and enjoyable events in May.

4 years ago

Caribou citywide yard sale kicks off with enthusiastic community response

While some may consider Friday the 13th to be the unluckiest day of the year, Caribou area shoppers lucked out.

4 years ago

May proclaimed ACAP and Community Action Month as Agency plans 50th anniversary events

Aroostook County Commissioners made it official, at their April 27 meeting, joining with more than two dozen County communities declaring May 2022 Aroostook County Action Program and Community Action Month in honor of the social service agency’s 50 years.

4 years ago

Wintergreen to host student art show

Wintergreen Arts Center will host a student art show during the month of May.  The opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6, during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. 

4 years ago

Trade Show makes triumphant return

This past weekend marked a return to normalcy for the many vendors and patrons of the Southern Aroostook Trade Show.

4 years ago

Washburn Rotary supper auction will feature retail and homemade products

A spaghetti dinner paired with a community auction will make for an interesting evening for the Washburn community.

4 years ago

Agency on Aging offers online programs, events in April

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

4 years ago

Traditional spring product may provide some health perks

Maine is the nation’s third largest producer of a botanical product that not only gets its own weekend, but is credited with a number of health benefits.

4 years ago

Freezing rain cancels Caribou Winter Carnival events Sunday

After freezing rain caused slippery travel conditions on the weekend, Caribou’s Winter Carnival committee canceled most of the carnival’s final events on Sunday.

4 years ago

What’s Happening This Week, March 2-9, 2022

Here’s what’s happening this week in central and southern Aroostook.

• Most Read

  1. 1

     Aroostook woman starts delivery service to fill community need

     March 25, 2026
  2. 2

     Aroostook eatery expands into new location and adds pickup window

     March 26, 2026
  3. 3

     Northern Maine's second annual Logger Fest coming this spring

     March 27, 2026
  4. 4

     Director of Presque Isle’s industrial council dies

     March 25, 2026
  5. 5

     First emergency veterinarian north of Holden opens in Mars Hill

     March 24, 2026

• County Politics

  • Gubernatorial candidates at Wabanaki forum agree on tribal sovereignty

    by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

    2 weeks ago
    
  • Woodland voters approve $275,000 for new highway salt facility

    by Paula Brewer

    2 weeks ago
    
  • Fort Kent voters approve $6.9M budget

    by Chris Bouchard

    2 weeks ago
    
  • Castle Hill lifts ban on schools, hospitals and libraries

    by Cameron Levasseur

    2 weeks ago
    

• Police / Courts

  • Aroostook business and Boothbay police team up to help protect kids
    
  • Sheriff’s office sees fewer calls and arrests in 2025
    
  • A grant will pay Aroostook town’s police to patrol ATV trails
    
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