8 hours ago
A Nazi ad got an Aroostook County publication pulled from Hannaford
An ad for a book burning included multiple allusions to Nazi history.
Houlton
10 hours ago
The County Crossword for Aug. 13, 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.
1 day ago
Houlton Potato Feast Days start on Friday with lobster fare
HOULTON, Maine — Houlton’s 66th Annual Potato Feast Days will kick off on Friday with the town’s famous Lobster Feast in downtown’s Monument Park. Each year The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce expects thousands of people for the two-day – Aug. 15 and 16 – event featuring lobster feast dinners, baked potato bar, live music, […]
2 days ago
MSAD 70 school budget vote fails for second time
“Similar to last time, I will be working with the finance committee to present a new budget to the full board as the district’s next step,” Putnam said on Friday.
2 days ago
Here’s where to find cooling centers in Aroostook
Here’s a list of cooling centers to help you beat the heat.
3 days ago
2 big name chain stores are closing in Houlton
Both closings are part of a nationwide trend of big name chains closing underperforming stores, according to corporate releases.
3 days ago
National antique car tour to travel The County
The Maine Region Antique Automobile Club of America and the Presque Isle Historical Society will host the AACA Eastern Divisional Tour from Tuesday to Friday at spots all over northern Maine.
6 days ago
F.A. Peabody Insurance named a 2025 Best Practices Agency
HOULTON, Maine — F.A. Peabody Insurance has earned the 2025 Best Practices Agency status, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States. The Best Practices Agency designation is awarded to participants in the Best Practices Study, which analyzes and documents the business practices of the highest-performing insurance agencies in the […]
6 days ago
Maintain a healthy blood supply and celebrate wellness by giving blood or platelets
During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood or platelet donation.
7 days ago
UMaine Extension’s annual Pasture Walk Series comes to New Sweden
NEW SWEDEN, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension invites local farmers, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The final stop in the free series will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at O’Meara […]
