An Aroostook teacher will bring Acadian culture to life with a weeklong immersion experience next month. “Living Acadia” (or “Acadie Vivante”) workshop will draw educators from across Maine to northern Maine’s St. John Valley, culminating in a public daylong reenactment of early Acadian life on June 27. It’s the first large-scale immersion event of its […]
Maine administrators, school boards and policy groups will spend this summer debating how, not if, they will implement the ban.
To the editor: Dominic Pappalardo, chief multi-asset strategist at Morningstar Wealth, told ABC News that the U.S. is a net exporter of petroleum, meaning the country produces more oil than it consumes. But since oil prices are set on a global market, U.S. prices move in response to swings in worldwide supply and demand. Unfortunately, […]
To the editor: In Aroostook County, we know what it means to be overlooked by decision-makers far away. We know the importance of self-reliance, hard work, and leaders who understand rural Maine instead of talking down to it. As a retired potato farmer, I have seen firsthand how state policies affect local communities, from roads […]
As with any good foundation, women tend to be the cornerstone of farm families, doing the sometimes behind the scenes work that needs to be done.
Katahdin Trust, a community bank with 16 locations throughout northern, central and southern Maine, is pleased to announce the promotions of Alexis (Lexy) Brown, Allissa Given and Angela Franck.
The approval marks a significant step toward replacing Aroostook County’s ancient jail, which was built in 1889.
The correct line and even the correct leader weight, length, color and density can turn a bust outing into a boon day.
“It’s a lot of fun, which is what you want at a dinner theater,” said Theater Director Doug Clapp.
“An overnight visitor has a heck of a lot more economic impact than a day trip visitor.”
