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Church to sponsor free E-Waste Recycling Day

Folks with unwanted electronic items hanging around their basements or garages can dispose of them on Saturday, June 29, free of charge, in an environmentally friendly manner and at the same time helping to raise money for local charities.

News Browse News

Potato planting finishes, food processing tax credit signed

As Aroostook County’s potato crop emerges from the ground, a new processing plant is in the works in Washburn thanks to a tax credit designed for the Penobscot McCrum business based in Belfast.

Hospital seeks champions, sponsors for Colors of Courage

Community members will once again have the chance to support their family members, friends, and neighbors in their fight against cancer during the annual Colors of Courage event on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Northern Maine Medical Center breaks ground on historic expansion

Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) marked the launch of a historic construction project with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 29, 67 years after the People’s Benevolent Hospital was built.

Credit union announces promotion, new hire

At the start of 2019, Acadia Federal Credit Union announced a plan for an internal reorganization to better align its management team with the institution’s strategic plan, while emphasizing building relationships with staff, members and the communities they serve.

Morgan’s Recipe Series: Freedom Chicken Salad

You just got invited to that last minute Fourth of July potluck. What is fast, cheap and easy to make? How about some delicious Freedom Chicken Salad?

Using technology to improve quality of life

The Pen Friend 2 is a remarkable new device to assist individuals with low vision.

Police & Fire Browse Police & Fire

Presque Isle man sentenced to nearly four years in prison

A Presque Isle man who was found guilty on charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault last month for brutally kicking a Caribou man in the face was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison for the crimes.

Drug, addiction related crimes top grand jury indictments

Crimes related to drugs and addiction topped the list of Aroostook County grand jury indictments for May, District Attorney Todd Collins said on Tuesday.

Bugs distract driver leading to utility pole crash in Fort Kent

A Fort Kent woman whose vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Sunday, June 16, temporarily knocking out power on the west side of town said she became distracted by bugs in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Pickup drags motorcycle several hundred feet following collision

A motorcyclist escaped serious injury after a pickup truck struck his bike and dragged it along several hundred feet of roadway.

Aroostook County grand jury indictments include burglary, forgery charges

A Houlton man was indicted on multiple charges by an Aroostook County grand jury after he drove the wrong way on Interstate 95.

Van Buren PD seeking man who fled on foot

Van Buren police are searching for a man in connection with a domestic case, after the man fled on foot June 13.

County Candids Browse County Candids

ST. FRANCIS, Maine -- A mother and baby moose took in some sun as they casually strolled along a dirt road leading to the St. Francis gate entrance of the North Maine Woods on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Photo by Alex Nadeau

ST. FRANCIS, Maine -- A mother and baby moose took in some sun as they casually strolled along a dirt road leading to the St. Francis gate entrance of the North Maine Woods on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Photo by Alex Nadeau

Moose momma and her baby

Moose momma and her baby

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Students earn Mitchell Institute scholarships

The Mitchell Institute, a Maine-based nonprofit founded by Sen. George J. Mitchell to improve college outcomes for young Mainers, recently announced its 2019 scholars, among which are several Aroostook County students.

Susan Collins casts 7,000th consecutive Senate roll-call vote

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins cast her 7,000th consecutive vote on Tuesday, continuing a streak that began when she took office in 1997 and becoming the third senator to reach that roll-call mark.

Unpacking a late behind-the-scenes deal that made a new Maine budget possible

Maine got a two-year budget that came in at a spending level of just under $8 billion on Friday and key to that bipartisan deal was a low-key compromise on one of the most contentious issues of the 2019 session.

LePage is bartending in Maine this summer

The two-term former Republican governor is tending bar at McSeagulls Restaurant in Boothbay Harbor this summer, owner Jeff Stoddard said Friday.

Living Browse Living

Hospital seeks champions, sponsors for Colors of Courage

Community members will once again have the chance to support their family members, friends, and neighbors in their fight against cancer during the annual Colors of Courage event on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Outdoor Calendar – Week of June 24, 2019

Wednesday, June 26 MAPLETON: Mapleton Daze Bike Rodeo. 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Mapleton Elementary School.

Morgan’s Recipe Series: Freedom Chicken Salad

You just got invited to that last minute Fourth of July potluck. What is fast, cheap and easy to make? How about some delicious Freedom Chicken Salad?

PondFest offers early Fourth of July celebration in Wallagrass

The sixth annual PondFest will offer an early Fourth of July celebration in Wallagrass on Saturday, June 29.

Church to sponsor free E-Waste Recycling Day

Folks with unwanted electronic items hanging around their basements or garages can dispose of them on Saturday, June 29, free of charge, in an environmentally friendly manner and at the same time helping to raise money for local charities.

Mass, Acadian landing re-enactment Sunday

St. David Church and the Acadian Landing Site, both in Madawaska, will serve as the venues for a special day celebrating Acadian culture and history of which Catholicism is an integral part.

Poll Browse Poll

How close are you to a veteran?

Vote in this week's poll -- check all options that apply to you.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Finding the answers in books

I had to respond to Walter Crean’s latest letter. Yes Walter, surprisingly, many answers are found in books.

Using technology to improve quality of life

The Pen Friend 2 is a remarkable new device to assist individuals with low vision.

Flash flood

As readers of this column know, I am big on weather awareness. In this, the "Age of Apps,” we’ve forgotten to look up.

Preserving history in old cemeteries

This is the time of year when we visit cemeteries. Sometimes what we find is not what we expected. In a neighboring town I found one cemetery with missing stones.

I remember Marshall

At this age, characters come in and out of focus in one’s dreams or waking memories. I remember Marshall Dodge.

Too cool for pool?

There seems to be a fine line between “it’s too cold” and “it’s too hot” in our household these days as the peculiar spring season continues here in Aroostook County.

Sports Browse Sports

Outdoor Calendar – Week of June 24, 2019

Wednesday, June 26 MAPLETON: Mapleton Daze Bike Rodeo. 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Mapleton Elementary School.

Red, white and blue trolling

Although our final destination was Square Lake, my cousin Mike Wallace and I launched my 20-foot Land Alaskan onto Cross Lake.

UMFK Summer Classic basketball on tap June 21-23

The 2019 UMFK Summer Classic, which showcases some of the top girls and boys high school basketball teams throughout the state of Maine, will take place in Fort Kent this weekend, June 21-23.

UMFK Bengal co-ed soccer camp offered this summer

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will offer a week-long, action-packed co-ed soccer camp this summer.

Kayaks and canoes coast with speed during Grand Isle Kayak race

Twenty-five vessels barreled down the St. John River on the morning of June 15 during the sixth annual Grand Isle Kayak Race.

Blizzard staff report satisfaction with 2019 draft

Edmundston Blizzard’s general staff can say "mission accomplished" following the organization of the Maritime Junior A Hockey League (MHL) 25th Entry Draft.

Business Browse Business

Potato planting finishes, food processing tax credit signed

As Aroostook County’s potato crop emerges from the ground, a new processing plant is in the works in Washburn thanks to a tax credit designed for the Penobscot McCrum business based in Belfast.

Northern Maine Medical Center breaks ground on historic expansion

Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) marked the launch of a historic construction project with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 29, 67 years after the People’s Benevolent Hospital was built.

Credit union announces promotion, new hire

At the start of 2019, Acadia Federal Credit Union announced a plan for an internal reorganization to better align its management team with the institution’s strategic plan, while emphasizing building relationships with staff, members and the communities they serve.

Credit union awards six $1,000 scholarships

NorState Federal Credit Union recently awarded six $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who had applied by the May 2019 deadline.

United Way hosts first Aroostook County Day of Service

June 18 marked Aroostook County Day of Service, a county-wide event dedicated to community service led by volunteers from the United Way of Aroostook.

SAD 27 directors plan special meeting, budget workshop July 2

The 859th meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will be held at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2.