2 days ago

County police departments to participate in National Drug Take Back Day

Police departments across Aroostook County are giving folks the opportunity to dispose of their unwanted or expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter or veterinary medications as part of National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.

7 days ago

Artist shares landscapes of Aroostook County through new exhibit of paintings

An artist who is in the process of moving to Aroostook County recently opened an exhibit at the University of Maine at Presque Isle that shows her affection for her new home through landscape paintings of various times and seasons.

1 week ago

County Faces: Mabel Desmond of Mapleton

Throughout her 40-year teaching career in Aroostook County, Mabel Desmond of Mapleton practiced what she believed to be her most important motto: Always be kind.

2 weeks ago

UMPI professor gives back, builds friendships with Relay for Life

Although the 24th annual Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, will not happen until late June, spreading cancer awareness and raising funds has been looming large in Lisa Leduc’s mind ever since last year’s event ended.

3 weeks ago

United Way, CA$H Coalition see increased success for tax preparation program

Now in its 7th year, the Aroostook CA$H Coalition’s Free Tax Assistance Program remains a vital program for much of Aroostook County’s population, according to program organizers and participants.

4 weeks ago

Bradbury Maple Farms among producers welcoming public for Maine Maple Weekend

When the Bradburys began producing their own maple syrup near their home in Bridgewater, they hung a few buckets from trees and, without access to electricity on the wooded property, came through the season with 17 gallons of maple syrup.

1 month ago

Community reacts to sale of mall, hopes owner pumps ‘new life’ into space

Just days after the New York-based Kohan Retail Investment Group confirmed buying the Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle, area residents expressed a desire to see new stores and maybe even nontraditional tenants re-energize the space.

1 month ago

United Way of Aroostook announces wild card performers for Northern Star finale

United Way of Aroostook has chosen three additional contestants as wild card picks from the Northern Star regional shows to perform in the finale later this month.

1 month ago

High school students collaborate with business leaders to learn real-world skills

Students from high schools across Aroostook County got together with local business leaders on March 6 to learn in a hands-on way how their decisions could impact not just their own futures but those of the companies that will employ them.

1 month ago

Researchers, state officials discuss hemp growing potential, challenges at conference

Farmers, researchers and state officials got together during a March 1 conference in Presque Isle to discuss the potential benefits and challenges of growing industrial hemp for grain and fiber crops.