1 year ago
Aroostook’s only bluegrass festival expects major post-COVID revival
An internationally recognized bluegrass festival in Aroostook plans to return in a big way Labor Day weekend.
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1 year ago
Grand Jury hands up July indictments
The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 47 indictments for July, including a Presque Isle man facing several counts of theft and criminal mischief.
1 year ago
Small Aroostook town found way for every resident to have internet
This Aroostook County town of about 1,300 people has expanded broadband internet access to every resident by combining funding sources and working with a provider that already had accounts in the town.
1 year ago
Educator and coach in Washburn retires after a 48-year career
Ron Ericson has officially retired this year after serving the Washburn School District for 48 years.
1 year ago
Aroostook County artist creates whimsical, colorful paintings in her rural Maine studio
A much-loved local artist, Gina Parent has painted several outdoor murals in Houlton.
1 year ago
Organizers hope event changes will make upcoming Tour de la Vallee the biggest yet
The upcoming 33rd annual Tour de la Vallee on Saturday is expanding to offer routes for not just bikers, walkers and runners but ATVs and motorcycles as well, along with adding new activities.
1 year ago
Washburn marks August Festival
Washburn welcomed a town full of visitors over the weekend for the 42nd annual August Festival.
1 year ago
Crown of Maine Balloon Fest turns 20
There’s nothing quite like waking up early on a summer morning to a mysterious “whuff, whuff” sound and seeing a vibrant hot-air balloon float overhead. People in Presque Isle will see the spectacle when the 20th Crown of Maine Balloon Festival takes place Thursday, Aug. 24, through Sunday, Aug. 27.
1 year ago
Van Buren approves slightly lower mill rate
Property taxes will see a slight reduction this year, as council last night approved a mill rate of 20.5 — a 0.25 reduction from last year’s mill rate of 20.75.
1 year ago
Woodland board OKs mill rate increase
Woodland’s Select Board approved a 1.3 percent increase in the town’s annual mill rate Tuesday evening.
