3 days ago
Loring water users get temporary reprieve from controversial rate hike
The decision is a short-term win for a 10-member group of residents who asked the Maine Public Utilities Commission to investigate.
Caribou
4 days ago
Wintergreen to feature Roaring 20s-inspired art in April
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring Roaring 20s-inspired artwork created by artists from across Aroostook County in April. The opening reception of the art show will be held Friday, April 4 from 6-7:45 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. Live music will be provided by Janice Santos and Cori Lovejoy. […]
4 days ago
NMCC hosts Phi Theta Kappa spring induction ceremony
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College held the Phi Theta Kappa spring induction ceremony on March 19 in the Edmunds Conference Center. The event recognized new members of the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter for their academic achievement and leadership. The ceremony included a welcome from Phi Theta Kappa Advisor Robert Carlson, an NMCC […]
4 days ago
Aroostook woman sues trucker over crash that killed husband
The widow of a Caribou firefighter killed in a vehicle crash is suing the driver and owners of the truck that allegedly struck his car.
5 days ago
Caribou couple opens hunting-themed bourbon bar
The County vibe became the inspiration for Bucks Bar at the Best Western Caribou Inn.
5 days ago
Massive ice jams cause ongoing flooding in Aroostook
This story has been updated. Cooler weather is keeping some massive ice jams in place on the Aroostook River as flood threats persist. A 2-mile-long jam between Castle Hill and Wade could cause additional flooding as the ice shifts, according to the National Weather Service. That jam is one of the three that are left […]
6 days ago
The County Crossword for March 26, 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.
6 days ago
Greenland or Loring?
To the editor:
As the current president blusters about seizing Greenland for America’s national defense, maybe every resident in Aroostook County can call the White House and remind them of Loring Air Force Base.
7 days ago
Dugal receives Presque Isle MPA Principal’s Award
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Lauren Dugal of Presque Isle, a senior at Presque Isle High School, has been selected to receive the 2025 Principal’s Award, Principal David Bartlett announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Presque […]
7 days ago
Government for the people
To the editor:
I learned a new acronym this week: DARVO. First coined in the late 1990s, it stands for “deny, attack, reverse victim and offender.”
