3 months ago

Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital eliminates positions

The hospital will not close any practices or departments, said Jay Reynolds, M.D., hospital president.

3 months ago

Washburn August Festival will celebrate veterans, community

The event from Friday, Aug. 16, to Sunday, Aug. 18nd draws people from around The County, Maine and beyond for reunions, a parade, and music.

3 months ago

Medical examiner says Washburn man’s cause of death is undetermined

The cause of death of a Washburn man whose body was found in April near the Aroostook River remains a mystery, according to state officials. Erik Foote, 39, of Washburn went missing on Jan. 30. Exhaustive search efforts turned up nothing. His body was found April 23 on the banks of the Aroostook River in […]

3 months ago

Late blight found in Presque Isle potato field

Late blight is a fungal disease that affects potatoes and tomatoes, and can cause widespread crop destruction.

3 months ago

5 places to eat that show off Aroostook County’s scenery

From refined dining to rustic picnics, The County offers mealtime with a view to suit all tastes.

3 months ago

Aroostook’s first supportive housing facility is dedicated to helping homeless people

About 120 people attended a dedication ceremony Monday for the Aroostook County Action Program’s Norman L. Fournier Place, a 13-unit supportive housing building in Presque Isle.

3 months ago

Earnings are up at Northern Maine Fair

New aluminum bleachers, paid for in part by community donations and other contributions, were installed in front of the grandstand.

3 months ago

Loring namesake honored at event marking 30 years since its closure

The Loring Air Museum marked a homecoming: pieces of the plane in which the base’s namesake crashed during a Korean War mission have arrived in Limestone to become part of the museum’s collection.