15 hours ago
June 13 festival to mark Pride Month in Aroostook
“It’s important to continue to have Pride festivals, especially for the youth who are maybe questioning or coming into their identities and seeking adult mentors.”
Presque Isle
1 day ago
Inside the National Guard operation at the former Loring Air Force Base
The landing zone went hot, briefly bringing back to life the once roaring military installation, which was home to more than 10,000 personnel at its peak during the Cold War.
2 days ago
JetBlue cuts $3M from bid to serve Presque Isle’s airport
The unexpected shift brings JetBlue’s bid much closer to that of American Airlines, the other airline vying for Presque Isle’s next Essential Air Service contract.
2 days ago
Presque Isle senior signs with Saint Joseph’s College golf team
Presque Isle High School senior Logan Caron will continue his academic and athletic career at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, where he will study business management and compete on the Monks’ NCAA Division III golf team.
2 days ago
Stay safe
It’s that time again when genealogists get the urge to visit the burial sites of their ancestors.
2 days ago
Here’s a traditional type of fly fishing that’s often overlooked
While picking up mail at the post office recently, I crossed paths with a local fly fishing acquaintance and stopped to chat.
2 days ago
Mapleton gears up for Daze
Mapleton is getting ready for its 37th annual Mapleton Daze, June 22-27. Here is a partial schedule of the activities.
3 days ago
County voters rejected 4 school budgets last year. They reversed course Tuesday.
In stark contrast to the spate of school budget rejections around Maine last summer, four Aroostook County districts that faced strong opposition in 2025 roundly passed their budgets at referendum Tuesday, echoing a trend in voting booths across the state. Voters from districts based in Fort Kent, Madawaska, Caribou and Hodgdon all approved their budgets […]
3 days ago
Primaries 2026: Graham Platner takes Aroostook County by storm
Platner, who began regular town hall visits to The County early in his campaign, drew voters who identified with his message of change.
