Caribou

2 days ago

The essential role of direct support professionals

As a parent of two children with special needs and a direct support worker for Living Innovations with over eight years of experience in the field, I have seen firsthand the life-changing impact that adequate funding and support programs can have on individuals with behavioral health needs.

2 days ago

When storms are brewing

The Maine Potato Blossom Festival is just around the corner, and once again the Central Aroostook Humane Society will host its Household Pet Show.

2 days ago

Revolutionary War ancestors

This is the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. The celebrations have begun, notably the Boston Tea Party and the battles at Lexington and Concord

3 days ago

Maine’s homeless shelters get long-awaited emergency funding

Maine’s homeless shelters will split nearly $5 million in one-time emergency funding under a law signed by Gov. Janet Mills last week. LD 698, An Act to Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters in Maine, will provide $4.47 million for the state’s 40 shelters. Since the remainder of COVID-19 relief funding has evaporated, emergency housing facilities have […]

3 days ago

County Community Players slate summer and fall shows

The County Community Players are rehearsing  to present their summer musical performance.  “Back Stage Pass: A Musical Journey” is not a traditional show. This season the players have compiled a list of selections from 19 prominent Broadway musicals, including “Rent,” “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Les Miserables” and more, that they will perform in more than 20 solo […]

3 days ago

Here’s what it took to bring Amazon to Maine

They didn’t initially know what operation they were dealing with, but now they talk about the process of working with the world’s largest online retailer as it got ready to open its first facility in Maine. 

4 days ago

The County Crossword for July 9, 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.