1 month ago

Caribou DustBowl adds more community events in its second year

Last year, around 5,200 people attended the DustBowl throughout its three days, so organizers decided to add another day and more entertainment to the festival’s lineup.

1 month ago

Pumpkins and more highlighted Houlton’s annual Harvest Fest

The event started 11 years ago as a fundraiser for the town’s Riverfront Committee but was handed over to the town’s farmer’s market several years ago.

1 month ago

Brews and festive fun abound at Oktoberfest

A summerlike day on Saturday drew more than 200 people to the Caribou Municipal Airport for the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual beer- and wine-tasting celebration.

1 month ago

‘Buskers’ and ‘buccaneers’ come to Limestone for Renaissance Faire

Hosted by the nonprofit organization Twins Riverwood, this year’s theme celebrated the period around the late 1600s and early to mid-1700s in which “buccaneers,” or pirates, sailed the Caribbean.

2 months ago

40 years ago, a balloonist broke records after launching from Caribou

In 1984, Air Force veteran and Orlando, Florida, native Joe Kittinger, then 56, set out to beat the Double Eagle II’s record and fly to Europe in a hot-air balloon.

2 months ago

Madawaska Fall Fest returning in a new location

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce will also host a Fall Fest Community Wide Yard Sale on Sept. 21 and 22.

2 months ago

County Bluegrass Festival a haven for music fans from near and far

Since launching the festival in 2006, Stev and Nancy Rogeski have been dedicated to bringing fan favorites and emerging performers.

2 months ago

Tour de la Vallee sees most successful event yet

Momentum has continued after the success of last year’s tour, which included the addition of options for ATVs and motorcycles along with several other activities