5 months ago
Tent caterpillars are infesting Aroostook County again
People throughout the County are reporting infestations so extensive that the insect larvae cover trees and buildings.
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5 months ago
Van Buren man to share love of model trains with community
Van Buren is kicking off a series of community-geared programs centered around hobbies and clubs on June 8 with a presentation on how to get into model trains, hosted by Benjamin Scribner.
5 months ago
Caribou kicking off summer season with Thursdays on Sweden Street
Caribou’s popular summer tradition returns June 6 with old favorites and newcomers.
5 months ago
Houlton denies sales permit to Slovakian door-to-door bookseller
Michal Plochan, 24, an exchange student and independent bookseller, applied for a town license in May to sell books, apps and SAT prep materials to help raise money for his college education.
5 months ago
Another Aroostook County town may close its police department
Washburn residents will decide on Tuesday, June 11, whether to keep their own police force or leave law enforcement to deputies and state troopers.
5 months ago
Van Buren budget not expected to increase mill rate
Van Buren is gearing up for its annual town meeting on June 12, where residents can vote on the annual budget.
5 months ago
Vandals caused $10K in damage at former New Sweden school
The vandals caused about $10,000 in damage at the New Sweden Consolidated School, and it likely happened over the past two months, according to the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.
5 months ago
Aroostook communities gear up for elections
A public hearing on the Washburn police department is slated at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Washburn District High School so residents can weigh in.
5 months ago
Caribou’s first ‘MudBowl’ will showcase monster truck-themed events June 7-9
The Mega Monster Truck Show at Spud Speedway will include racing, tug of war, a monster truck wheelie contest and Chevy square body truck burnout competition.
5 months ago
Madawaska residents approve $9.5 million school budget
The major increase this year includes spending $425,000 of undesignated funds for two major projects.
