4 months ago
Here’s what to do in The County for the 4th
Several towns are starting the festivities on July 3, so be sure to check the list.
Events
4 months ago
Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club Potato Blossom Festival Breakfast
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club will be hosting the Potato Blossom Festival Breakfast on Sunday, July 14 from 7–10 a.m. at the Clubhouse on the Strickland Road. The menu will consist of eggs, sausage, ham, toast, homemade beans, home fries, French toast, pancakes, coffee and juice. The cost is $10 for […]
4 months ago
Balloonists take off from Presque Isle bound for Europe
If successful, it will be the first open basket hydrogen balloon to cross the Atlantic.
4 months ago
City plans fireworks on July 3
The City of Presque Isle has announced, that in partnership with the Presque Isle Downtown Revitalization Committee, a 15-minute fireworks display will take place on Wednesday, July 3, in celebration of Independence Day.
4 months ago
Northern Maine Soapbox Derby winners earn spots in international race in Ohio
Nine-year-old stock driver Aiden Cyr of Littleton and 15-year-old super stock driver Addyson Lynds of Houlton took the top state prizes in Maine’s only surviving soap box race. (Andrew Mooers photo)
4 months ago
Midsommar carries on community traditions in New Sweden
For the first time in several years, Midsommar began with sunshine instead of rain showers. The weather was fitting for the holiday, which originated in Sweden as a celebration of the summer solstice.
4 months ago
Thousands expected for Houlton’s Midnight Madness on July 3
The annual event has transformed over the years from a downtown shopping experience to a packed street fair with entertainment, food, vendors and fireworks.
4 months ago
Annual island picnic on East Grand Lake
EAST GRAND LAKE, Maine — CLIC, the Chiputneticook Lake International Conservancy, will be hosting its free annual hot dog roast on Half Moon Island, aka Old Man Island, at the northern end of East Grand Lake on Saturday, July 6 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maine time (noon to 2 p.m. New Brunswick time). With […]
4 months ago
Aroostook international food festival to feature dishes from 21 nations
The community is invited to sample 42 foods prepared by area residents from 21 different nations at the International Food Festival from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 6
4 months ago
Madawaska to celebrate Acadian Day
On Sunday, June 30 residents of the St. John Valley will gather to celebrate Maine Acadian Day, in honor of the first families who began the settlement in 1785 of what then was known as the Madawaska Territory.
