3 months ago

Maine-based art contest extends deadline for Aroostook County submissions

The people behind the #MaineReunited art contest are extending the submission deadline in hopes of encouraging more Aroostook County artists to showcase their talents.

4 months ago

After-school program aims to instill French language skills in Caribou youth

Like many children at Caribou Community School's Power Hour after school program, 10-year-old Benson Belanger is on a mission to learn French and forge stronger cultural connections with his family.

5 months ago

December snowfall slightly below average this month, average winter temps predicted

Aroostook County has yet to receive a "blockbuster storm" this winter and is unlikely to see significant snowfall in the near future, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou.

6 months ago

Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson

A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.

8 months ago

Breast cancer survivors grateful for second chances

Don’t wait to seek breast cancer screening and treatment -- that is a message two local women urge people to hear.

9 months ago

Valley schools dismiss students early due to heat

Valley Unified school students are being dismissed at noon today due to heat conditions.

1 year ago

Hydroponic gardening expert shares tips on how to be successful

When many folks talk about gardening, they think of the traditional methods that involve planting flowers and vegetables in soil and watching them grow over time.

1 year ago

PI International Airport planning for normal summer flight schedule

Presque Isle International Airport is expecting to see a substantial increase in travelers this summer and is planning to adapt the flight schedule to meet that demand.

1 year ago

National Weather Service urges caution throughout weekend as flooding continues

The National Weather Service in Caribou is warning County residents to stay clear of flooded areas this weekend.

1 year ago

Maine Maple Sunday weekend is back, with smaller-scale plans amidst pandemic

Last March, when the King family entered the yard of their sugarhouse, The Maple Moose, on what normally would have been Maine Maple Sunday weekend, there were no people in sight to taste the maple taffy and corn fritters or witness the boiling of fresh maple syrup.