6 days 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. 

1 week 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. 

2 weeks 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. 

1 month 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.

2 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. 

3 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.

3 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. 

3 months ago

Rise in U.S. COVID cases could keep border closed indefinitely

Until the U.S. can stem its rise in COVID-19 cases, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the plan is to keep the border between the two countries closed.

3 months ago

Aroostook County records first snowfall of the season

The National Weather Service Caribou yesterday observed small snow flurries on the morning of Oct. 11, marking the first time that snow has officially been sighted in Aroostook County this season. 

3 months ago

Canada to allow border crossing for students, couples

Canada announced a further relaxation of limits allowing Americans to cross the border, though it continues to remain closed for non-essential travel.