3 weeks ago

Grand jury issues August indictments

The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 28 indictments for August.

3 weeks ago

Canadian firm pays $240K for violations at Aroostook mill

Daaquam allegedly committed several violations of Maine law and the terms of its permits, including improper wastewater handling.

3 weeks ago

Caribou business brings a new crafting experience to The County

Owner and founder Gerri Nadeau was inspired during a trip to southern Maine with her husband, Randy. The concept is new to Aroostook County.

4 weeks ago

Maine’s intensifying drought couldn’t come at a worse time for potato growers

Parts of Aroostook County are still in the “no drought” range, yet vegetation is turning brown and dust rises from fields.

4 weeks ago

Crowds help Washburn celebrate August Festival

Day two of Washburn’s August Festival dawned sunny and clear and proved perfect for the annual parade. Crowds lined Main Street Saturday morning for the event. Anah Shriner Klowns mingled with delighted youngsters along the parade route as colorful floats, farm equipment, emergency vehicles and a bevy of local queens rolled by — including one […]