2 years ago
Land sailing at the former Loring Air Force Base continues to grow
Racers from New England and other states will take over Loring’s runways from Oct. 10-12 for the Blokart East Coast Championships.
Events
2 years ago
Pink Aroostook hosting Tea of Hope for those on the breast cancer journey
CARIBOU, Maine – Whether you are currently amidst a battle with breast cancer, or you are learning to navigate life post-treatment, you are invited to Pink Aroostook’s annual Tea of Hope. Join us at Cary Medical Center in the Chan Center on Saturday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grow your support system […]
2 years ago
Grass drags and family-themed activities rev up the DustBowl’s return
The second annual DustBowl got off to a later start, as rain forced organizers to move Thursday fair rides and family activities to Monday.
2 years ago
Fort Kent Historical Society annual meeting October 16
The Fort Kent Historical Society would like to invite all members in good standing to its annual members’ meeting that will be held on Wednesday, October 16 at 4 p.m. at the Fort Kent Town Office on West Main Street.
2 years ago
Wintergreen to host Mad Hatter themed art show in October
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — In celebration of all things inspired by Lewis Carroll’s novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, the Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring Mad Hatter themed art in October. The opening reception will be held on Friday, October 4 from 6-8 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. “The date 10/6 gave us […]
2 years ago
Caribou DustBowl adds more community events in its second year
Last year, around 5,200 people attended the DustBowl throughout its three days, so organizers decided to add another day and more entertainment to the festival’s lineup.
2 years ago
Pumpkins and more highlighted Houlton’s annual Harvest Fest
The event started 11 years ago as a fundraiser for the town’s Riverfront Committee but was handed over to the town’s farmer’s market several years ago.
2 years ago
Brews and festive fun abound at Oktoberfest
A summerlike day on Saturday drew more than 200 people to the Caribou Municipal Airport for the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual beer- and wine-tasting celebration.
2 years ago
‘Buskers’ and ‘buccaneers’ come to Limestone for Renaissance Faire
Hosted by the nonprofit organization Twins Riverwood, this year’s theme celebrated the period around the late 1600s and early to mid-1700s in which “buccaneers,” or pirates, sailed the Caribbean.
2 years ago
40 years ago, a balloonist broke records after launching from Caribou
In 1984, Air Force veteran and Orlando, Florida, native Joe Kittinger, then 56, set out to beat the Double Eagle II’s record and fly to Europe in a hot-air balloon.
