3 weeks ago

Special Olympics Games return to Presque Isle after 4 years

After four years of a pandemic lockdown and a cancellation due to bad weather, the Special Olympics surged back Friday with a large turnout of athletes, volunteers and supporters.

3 weeks ago

Aroostook Agency wants to break down barriers for older residents as technology advances

Aroostook Agency on Aging is celebrating 50 years of service as the agency looks for better ways to break down barriers to services older people may need, and to support the aging population through technology.

2 months ago

COVID is becoming part of everyday life, experts say

As the national public health emergency for COVID-19 nears its May 11 end, the levels of the virus in Aroostook County have flipped from low to moderate in recent weeks.

3 months ago

All-Stars play a final game on the basketball court

Boys and girls All-Star basketball teams launched both their games into overtime on March 9, with the boys Team Orange winning 81-69 and the girls Team Yellow winning 73-57.

5 months ago

High school ski teams battle it out on the slopes of Big Rock

Last Saturday was an exciting series of alpine slalom races at Big Rock Ski Area.

7 months ago

County Commissioners vote to boost homeless resources

People experiencing homelessness in Aroostook County will now have more shelter from the cold.

7 months ago

Fort Fairfield carves out a victory against Wisdom in the quarterfinal

The Fort Fairfield Tigers edged out a victory against Wisdom Pioneers in a close match that began earlier in the afternoon due to rainy weather.

8 months ago

Madawaska bows to Ashland in girls D North quarterfinal

No. 3 Ashland (12-3) had little trouble getting the ball past No. 6 Madawaska (7-9) in Tuesday's game.

8 months ago

Transferring from fossil fuels to renewable energy remains topic of conversation

Northern Maine is already meeting Maine’s renewable energy goals with about 88 percent of its power coming from hydroelectricity through the Tinker hydroelectric dam on the Aroostook River and also New Brunswick.