2 weeks ago
Fort Kent regional biathlon hosts 120 racers as international attendance grows
“We’re seeing much larger numbers,” he said. “In years past if we had an event like this we might see 35 athletes. Well, now we’ve got 120.”
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2 weeks ago
Aroostook Acadian Village project exceeds fundraising goal
Van Buren’s Acadian Village is the second largest of its kind in the United States, behind one in Lafayette, Louisiana.
2 weeks ago
Manslaughter and drug trafficking top March grand jury indictments
The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 65 indictments in March, including that of a man involved in a 2025 crash that killed two people in Orient. Jayson P. Brewer, 51, of Houlton, was indicted on two counts each of manslaughter, operating under the influence, driving to endanger and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon. […]
2 weeks ago
The County Crossword for April 8, 2026
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.
2 weeks ago
Frenchville passes $1.46 million budget, sets aside money for drainage work
The expense budget is up $72,916 over last year’s $1.39 million.
2 weeks ago
These are some of Maine’s most expensive upcoming road projects
The Maine Department of Transportation will spend $4.5 billion in roadway improvements from now through 2028, according to its latest three-year work plan. The 2,798 projects range from paving and culvert work to massive bridge reconstruction, transit terminals and downtown improvements. No matter where you live in Maine, roads are a hot topic, especially in […]
2 weeks ago
Rural Maine homeless shelters say they could close without more state funding
One-time emergency state funding last summer stopgapped the problem, but the organization is facing a revenue shortfall just shy of $200,000.
2 weeks ago
Northern Forest Canoe Trail to tackle stewardship projects from the Adirondacks to Allagash
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is inviting people to join them on one of their annual Waterway Work Trips this upcoming stewardship season.
3 weeks ago
Levesque earns Accredited Customer Service Representative designation
F.A. Peabody Insurance is pleased to announce that Bailee Levesque, assistant branch supervisor and customer service agent in the company’s Madawaska office, has earned the Accredited Customer Service Representative designation.
3 weeks ago
Madawaska raises nearly a quarter-million to kick off park renovations
Town officials hope to break ground on the project as soon as the ground thaws, and to complete the work by the Fourth of July.
