5 years ago
Cursive writing still taught at some County schools, but not like it used to be
Cursive writing is quickly becoming a thing of the past in schools across the nation.
Stories by Jen Lynds
5 years ago
Skaters recall fond memories of former Millar Arena
Built in 1974, the 110-by-225-foot building was named for John A. Millar, a local hockey enthusiast. It was located in Community Park in Houlton.
5 years ago
St. David man indicted on charges stemming from October 2019 crash
A St. David man has been indicted by the Aroostook County grand jury in January on multiple charges stemming from an alleged drunk driving crash in Madawaska last year.
5 years ago
Drug, domestic violence crimes dominate December grand jury indictments
The Aroostook County grand jury met for its last session of the year, indicting 30 people from across the region.
5 years ago
Police, domestic violence advocates reflect on a decade of work
Over the past 10 years, there have been many changes to the way that County officials and law enforcement officers have dealt with domestic violence.
5 years ago
December finishes with above normal temperatures, below average precipitation
December 2019 finished with above-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation and snowfall for the region as a whole, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou.
5 years ago
Former Houlton trotting park still a fond memory for past and present residents
Although the memories now are beginning to fade, Charles Foster said Monday that he can still see Houlton’s trotting park in his memory.
5 years ago
Wednesday storm could challenge New Year’s Day record
Much of the state is under a winter storm watch or warning, with some parts of northern Maine expected to see between 8 to 12 inches.
5 years ago
County residents remember memorable Christmas gifts
Back in the late 1980s, Jamie Shaw of Caribou remembered spending “much of the fall and into the winter” wishing for a particular Christmas gift.
5 years ago
Former, current County residents recall fond past holiday traditions
Kathy Halverton of Lynn, Massachusetts, finds her thoughts drifting back to Aroostook County and “her favorite past holiday tradition” throughout the month of December.
