1 year ago

Van Buren continues revitalization efforts with community-driven grant program

The Aroostook County town is just one of 17 communities in the country to receive a Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design grant.

1 year ago

Fort Kent Historical Society annual meeting on Oct. 18

The Fort Kent Historical Society would like to invite all members in good standing to its annual members’ meeting that will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. at the Fort Kent Town Office on West Main Street.

1 year ago

Passenger ship lists are useful

In the past I’ve debunked the claim that names were changed at Ellis Island. You still hear this story but it never, ever happened. Whatever name was on the passenger ship list was the name the passenger gave when they embarked.

1 year ago

County houses of worship urged to plan ahead to deal with hate crimes

Maine’s rural houses of worship, like others nationwide, are increasingly vulnerable and need to be prepared to deal with threats of violence, experts said.

1 year ago

New Festival of Pumpkins event will support St. John Valley small businesses

Two St. John Valley entrepreneurs are hosting an event in which local businesses contribute decorated pumpkins full of gifts that are each entered into a raffle.