2 months ago

Party over people

To the editor:
I find the clown show called the Harris/Walz campaign embarrassing. They remind me of how kindergarten children act during recess. The thought of these two in charge of our country is frightening.

2 months ago

Outage left over 1,000 in Madawaska area without power

Versant reported the cause of the outage is under investigation.

2 months ago

Expanded County Oktoberfest will draw brewers from all over Maine

The fourth annual event, led by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Caribou Municipal Airport.

2 months ago

United Way of Aroostook and Aroostook County Action Program Convening regional home energy crisis forums

A very real home energy crisis is looming for vulnerable low to moderate income households in Maine this coming winter if nothing changes in terms of funding for the anticipated assistance programs – most notably the Federal Home Energy Assistance Program known as HEAP. To make community members aware, and call attention to the need […]

2 months ago

Community partners come together to support and celebrate recovery

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Behavioral Science program and club, Aroostook Mental Health Center, Fish River Rural Health, Life By Design, Aroostook County Action Program and Michael’s Active Recovery have been working together to host its annual Recovery Celebration on September 14 at the Fort Kent Riverside Park Lion’s […]

2 months ago

UMFK dedicates basketball court to coach who coined ‘Bengals’ mascot name

Lowell Osgood’s 15-year career at the school included serving as a physical education teacher, coaching soccer and basketball, and working as the university’s athletic director.

2 months ago

Sinclair residents optimistic about new fire station

The recent explosion in Sinclair, which destroyed two homes and injured a 73-year-old man, is a reminder of the importance of having a local fire station.

2 months ago

St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of September 4, 2024

50 Years Ago — September 4, 1974
Fournier honored on retirement – Louis Fournier was honored on his retirement from the Madawaska Post Office with a party at Una’s Restaurant, Madawaska, in September of 1974.