5 days ago

Aroostook schools ranked among top 10 in Maine

Three schools in Aroostook County ranked within the top 10 high schools in the state, according to a recent ranking published by the national outlet U.S. News & World Report. 

2 months ago

November Indictments for Aroostook County

A Presque Isle man charged with burglary of the Braden Theater last August and facing several other charges after evading police was one of the 60 indictments an Aroostook County Grand Jury handed up in November 2020.

3 months ago

Maine DOT unveils latest three-year infrastructure plan for Aroostook|

A $3.6 million Fort Kent bridge replacement and countywide highway improvements are among projects in the Maine Department of Transportation’s three-year plan, issued last week.

4 months ago

Hamlin man pleads guilty to bringing meth from Canada into Maine on snowmobile

A Hamlin man has pleaded guilty in federal court to crossing the U.S.-Canada border into Maine on a snowmobile while carrying more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, according to a court filing on Jan. 12. 

4 months ago

Aroostook police departments to receive grant money for COVID-related expenses

Police departments across Aroostook County will receive additional funds to help them take on the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

4 months ago

Aroostook County Commissioners reappoint Adams and Underwood for 2021 positions

At the first meeting of 2021 for the Aroostook County Commissioners, the board reappointed Paul Adams as commissioners chairperson, and commissioner Paul Underwood as the chief elected official for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. 

5 months ago

Weekly Digital Jigsaw – Snow – December 14, 2020

A view of the Meduxnekeag river in Houlton, with trees covered in snow due to the snowstorm which affected most of New England the weekend of Dec. 5-6.

6 months ago

Aroostook County reports record high COVID-19 cases for a single day

With 11 single cases of COVID-19 being reported across Aroostook County on Tuesday, the rural region has now seen its highest single-day spike of cases since the beginning of the pandemic that has infected more than 12 million people nationwide. 

6 months ago

Wisdom falls short in Division II semifinal

The Easton Bears boys’ soccer team prevailed 3-0 in their semifinal matchup against the visiting Wisdom Pioneers Friday evening, earning the right to compete in the Aroostook League Division II championship.

6 months ago

GOP candidates raise more in Aroostook, but fall behind in total funding

As election season winds down to its final stretch, candidates are raising money to fund their campaigns, hoping to prevail in the Nov. 3 election, which has already seen millions of Americans cast their ballots in early and absentee balloting.