22 hours ago

A morning in the sky at the Crown of Maine Balloon Festival|

Around them rose nearly a dozen other balloons, dotting the early morning sky with splashes of color and officially kicking off the 2025 Crown of Maine Balloon Festival.

1 day 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.

3 days ago

The County Crossword for Aug. 20, 2025

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

4 days ago

Mi’kmaq Nation welcomes all for 31st Mawiomi

“Mawiomi,” which means “gathering,” aims to reflect the beauty, strength, spirit and endurance of the Mi’kmaq culture.

4 days ago

Court lessens sex crimes ruling for former Maine Jehovah’s Witness elder

The ruling on Tuesday upholds the assault judgment but nullifies that of unlawful sexual contact.

5 days ago

Can a veteran sniper-turned-author lead Limestone into another boom?

Early this summer, the retired police captain and U.S. Air Force veteran left his longtime home in Connecticut to move to northern Maine.

5 days ago

Man dies in early morning fire in Washburn

The fire broke out in the Brook Side Circle home about 12:04 a.m., according to Lt. Aaron Turcotte of the Maine State Police.

1 week ago

Aroostook House of Comfort launches 3rd Annual Walk for Hospice

CARIBOU, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation, owner of the Aroostook House of Comfort, will host its 3rd Annual Walk for Hospice at 9 a.m. — with registration at 8 a.m. — on Saturday, Sept.13 at the Caribou High School track and trails network. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Aroostook House of […]