Aroostook filmmaker’s 40-year search for Swedish relatives comes full circle
Brenda Nasberg Jepson’s family has deep roots in both Maine and Sweden, but she might never have explored her ancestral homeland were it not for her career in filmmaking.
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Massachusetts man dies after snowmobile crash in The County
A 33-year-old Massachusetts man died Jan. 19 after a snowmobile crash.
Rare family discovery unlocks crucial links to Aroostook’s Swedish roots
When lifelong New Sweden resident Evald Anderson died in 1991, he left behind one of the town’s oldest homes and a treasure trove of artifacts and family heirlooms dating back to 1870.
Lost Virginia man found cold and dehydrated in New Sweden woods
Wardens found a man from Virginia early Thursday morning after he got lost in the woods in New Sweden the night before.
Music store opens in New Sweden
MoshPlayLive Records in New Sweden celebrated its opening recently with ribbon cutting hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce. The stores sells records, tapes and movies and offers space to sit to enjoy media.
New Sweden marks St. Lucia tradition
A tradition from old Sweden, going back to the fourth century, was celebrated on Dec. 13 at the New Sweden Historical Society on Saint Lucia Day.
Maine DOT changing out wetland pipe in New Sweden
A portion of the Station Road in New Sweden will be closed today as Maine DOT employees change out a wetland pipe, according to MaineDOT Northern Region Manager Robert Watson.
Hundreds relive Swedish tradition during the Midsommar Festival
Numerous Swedish traditions were honored during New Sweden’s annual three-day Midsommar Festival, featuring an immigrant trunk exhibition, the erecting of the Midsommar pole, music, dancing, a quilt show and a Swedish meatball dinner.
Lagasse on McPherson College spring 2018 honor roll
Lance Lagasse of New Sweden, a freshman at McPherson College
Arootsakoostik makes strong comeback
Music fans from across The County and beyond flocked Saturday to the all day Arootsakoostik festival to enjoy more than eight hours of entertainment