1 week ago
As new industry grows in Aroostook, housing for workers is uncertain
“If you don’t have the housing, it’s gonna make it that much more difficult to entice people to move into the area.”
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Earthquakes in northern Maine are exceedingly rare. See where they do happen.
The U.S. Geological Survey quickly confirmed there had been a 2.3 magnitude earthquake.
1 week ago
Maine’s largest snowmobile event is going big in its 4th year
Maine’s largest snowmobile event, held between venues in Caribou and Presque Isle, is a weekend-long celebration of the sport.
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Maine’s 3rd-largest mall aims for local success as national chains leave
Cassidy’s predictions about turning a profit at Aroostook Centre Mall comes even as some of its most prominent tenants continue to pack up and leave.
2 weeks ago
Northern Maine arts center expands with new pottery studio
The studio had a soft opening in December, but officially opened last week and began offering “Clay Club” memberships.
2 weeks ago
Caribou astronaut Jessica Meir launches on flight to International Space Station
Caribou’s Jessica Meir and three other astronauts onboard the SpaceX Crew-12 mission launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
2 weeks ago
Aroostook’s only youth homeless shelter will close this month
Aroostook County’s only youth-focused homeless shelter will close in late February.
2 weeks ago
Meet the volunteers prepping 250 miles of trails for Maine’s biggest sled dog race
There’s a staggering amount of work to do — including marking, packing and grooming 300 or so miles of trail through the Valley’s winter landscape.
2 weeks ago
Fort Kent chamber honors Tardie as Citizen of the Year
“She is a proud community member who has devoted decades to improving the lives of others and making Fort Kent a stronger, more connected place to live.”
2 weeks ago
St. John Valley weather, Feb. 11-17, 2026
A strong disturbance is expected to drift westward through the end of the week before turning south into northern New England this weekend.
