7 years ago
Bus service: the other way to Boston
On Wednesday morning, Michelle Clevette of Presque Isle was waiting at the Foster’s On the Run gas station to catch a Cyr bus to Bangor and then a Concord Coach bus to Portland.
Stories by Anthony Brino
7 years ago
Another long winter makes for ‘incredible season’ for snowmobilers
Before Monday’s sleet and rainstorm, some people in central Aroostook County were still snowmobiling and skiing and they could even have some time left thanks to colder temperatures hanging around this week.
7 years ago
North Maine Woods luring teens with free entrance, lower Deboullie camp fees
Over the last decade, fewer and fewer teenagers have been visiting the North Maine Woods, the 3.5 million acres of commercial forestlands that are also open to outdoor recreation.
7 years ago
County Face: Roger Gagnon of Washburn
Roger Gagnon has been enjoying the first weeks of his retirement and is looking forward to keeping busy with driver’s education and possibly basketball officiating.
7 years ago
Documentary draws crowd to ponder risks to winter
Although much of Aroostook County got about 2 feet more snow than average this winter, a warming global climate raises major concerns for people who enjoy snow sports or earn a livelihood from them.
7 years ago
Weekly digital jigsaw – New owner eyes four reason recreation at Umcolcus Sporting Camps – Star-Herald
Jeff Fay is looking forward to his first summer running the Umcolcus Sporting Camps after purchasing the business from the Currier family in March.
7 years ago
BikeMaine organizers preparing for Aroostook County
MaryBeth Luce, BikeMaine ride director, is excited to take a test ride of this year’s 325-mile route through central Aroostook County and the St. John Valley.
7 years ago
MSAD 1 residents to vote on budget Wednesday, learn about state funding in June
Residents of Maine School Administrative District 1 member communities will vote Wednesday on the annual school budget and also will have to wait a little bit longer to find out if the state will help fund a new school as part of a right-sizing initiative.
7 years ago
Sheriff charges former Maine Guide with scamming hunters
A former Maine Guide from Portage Lake is facing felony theft charges for allegedly deceiving out-of-state hunters into paying him for moose hunts that never happened.
7 years ago
Washburn taxpayers approve $1.4 million municipal budget
The town of Washburn shaved $40,000 off its municipal budget this year, but the final property tax rate will depend on the town’s share of county and school district expenses.
