1 month ago

Fort Fairfield girls soccer to advance to quarterfinals

Fort Fairfield and Wisdom both put up a strong defense that lasted throughout the entire game, but in the end Fort Fairfield advances to the quarterfinals.

2 months ago

County Faces: Linda Rodd of Mapleton

Linda Rodd of Mapleton has been a small family farmer for most of her life -- with the exception of the 20 years she spent living in apartments in bigger cities.

2 months ago

Fort Fairfield girls soccer takes victory over Wisdom in 5-2 senior game

The Fort Fairfield girls soccer team took home a win during their last senior game against Wisdom in a 5-2 play on Thursday, Oct. 10. 

2 months ago

U.S. Sen. Angus King visits The County for listening sessions with Northern Maine residents

U.S. Senator Angus King traveled to The County this week to meet with community leaders, residents and students in the Central Aroostook region to discuss issues that affect Northern Maine residents. 

2 months ago

Authorities offer brief update on Castle Hill double-homicide case

During a press conference in Bangor on a missing persons case Friday, Lt. Troy Gardner of the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit offered a brief update on the Castle Hill double-homicide investigation that began on Aug. 13. 

3 months ago

Attendance up, racers double at 2nd Big Woods Grass Drags

More than 1,000 people made their way to Ashland over the weekend of Sept. 21 and 22 for the Big Woods Grass Drags, an event that organizers have rekindled and hope to grow.

3 months ago

Aroostook Achievers Awards honor professionals with staying power

Some 200 County people joined together Sept. 19 to celebrate 15 of their own who are making waves, during Momentum Aroostook’s inaugural Aroostook Achievers Awards. 

3 months ago

Fourth Presque Isle shooting suspect turns herself in to authorities

Kayla Hanson, a fourth suspect wanted in connection with the Northern Road shooting on Sept. 9, turned herself in to authorities on Friday morning, Sept. 20. 

3 months ago

Police arrest third shooting suspect after a six-day manhunt

A six-day manhunt for Jason Alexander, the third suspect in the Northern Road shooting last week, has ended with three arrests, authorities confirmed on Sunday night. 

3 months ago

Two people charged with felonies in shooting while manhunt continues for Alexander

Police have confirmed that two people who were arrested in connection with the shooting on Northern Road this week are facing felony charges.