3 months ago
Update on our shelter
Many are wondering how the new shelter is coming. In a few short weeks, we will be ready to announce publicly, for the first time, just how we have managed to accomplish this monumental task.
Presque Isle
3 months ago
Lions to staff Balloon Fest booth
The Mapleton Lions Club will open the Lions Den Food Booth at the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest starting at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds.
3 months ago
The County Crossword for Aug. 21, 2024
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
3 months ago
UMPI announces LevelUP program for Maine community college grads
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —To support Maine community college graduates aiming to “level up” with a bachelor’s degree and open doors to new economic opportunities, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has established LevelUP, a new tuition incentive program. Maine community college graduates taking advantage of Transfer ME, the new guaranteed admission agreement between the […]
3 months ago
These Aroostook boys soccer teams are poised for success in 2024
County teams have shown they must be taken seriously in recent years. Presque Isle and Caribou won back-to-back Class B state championships in 2018 and 2019, Central Aroostook won Class D in 2019 and Fort Kent compiled four C North regional titles from 2017 to 2022.
3 months ago
Mawiomi marks 30 years of cultural celebrations for Mi’kmaq Nation
The annual Mawiomi has handed down the tribe’s most sacred traditions to its younger generations.
3 months ago
New bronze battle cross adorns Washburn veterans park
A six-foot-tall bronze battle cross is now in place at the park, honoring the 27 service members from Washburn, Wade and Perham who gave the ultimate sacrifice during wartime.
3 months ago
These forest pests are on the upswing in Aroostook County
Forest tent caterpillars devoured more than 60,000 acres of aspen, poplar and maple leaves, and spruce budworm damaged about 3,500 acres of trees this year.
3 months ago
Hot-air balloon festival returns to Presque Isle this week
Events will be based at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds for the four-day festival, slated from Thursday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 25.
3 months ago
University of Southern Maine dean’s list
GORHAM – The University of Southern Maine would like to congratulate students named to the spring 2024 dean’s list. Aroostook County honorees are Michael Cyr, Jordan Duplessie, and Ciara Richards of Caribou; Franesca Armstrong of Easton; Matthew Picard of Fort Kent; Jennah Brooks of Island Falls; Lucas Matheson of Ludlow; Emily Straez of Mapleton; Mason […]
