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Famous Presque Isle racehorse gave Braden Theater its name

These days, the Braden Theater in Presque Isle is well known for playing the latest blockbuster movies, but what many might not know is that it was named after a racehorse that once was the city’s greatest pride.

Retired potato farmer looks back on a lifetime’s harvest

As Aroostook County’s potato harvest gets into full swing, this year, 85-year-old Bernard Webb of Fort Fairfield is not digging up any potatoes for the first time in his long farming career.

Moose season starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know.

After record-breaking heat over the summer, and with the memory of a sun-drenched September moose season a year ago still fresh in biologists’ minds, it appears that this year’s moose hunt will begin with more traditional late-September conditions.

Wind gusts of up to 45 mph forecast for northern and eastern Maine Friday into Saturday

An autumn storm is heading toward northern Maine, bringing with it gusts of up to 45 miles per hour Friday afternoon into Saturday morning, according to a wind advisory the National Weather Service issued Thursday.

Hospital offers drug take-back at fair

In collaboration with the Caribou Police Department, Cary Medical Center will have a prescription drug-take back table at their annual Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center.

Police charge Fort Kent man following accident

A Fort Kent man is facing a charge of operating under the influence after police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.

Red Cross: Blood, platelet donations needed in wake of Hurricane Florence

As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or platelets to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country.

Local Girl Scout builds outdoor food pantry to help feed hungry

Emma Landry, a 14-year-old freshman at Fort Kent Community High School earned her Girl Scout Silver Award by completing a project aimed at helping reduce hunger in Fort Kent.

Senate OKs bill to protect seniors from foreclosure

The Maine Senate on Sept. 13 unanimously voted to enact legislation to protect Maine seniors from losing their homes with an amendment from Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash.

Drug and burglary related crimes dominate grand jury indictments

The Aroostook County grand jury recently indicted 25 individuals for various alleged crimes throughout the region.

PAWS presents Toni as the pet of the week

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Toni as the Pet of the Week. Toni is shy at first but loves to snuggle and loves attention.

Edmundston to host next Senior Games

The City of Edmundston will host the 7th annual Jeux de l'Acadie 50+ (Summer Games For Seniors) in August 2020.

Petition calls for resignation of former Maine bishop

An online petition is calling for the resignation of the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, New York, who has so far resisted all calls to resign.

Eight complete training in mechanized logging

Graduates of Maine’s only post-secondary training program for operators of mechanized logging equipment were recognized Friday, Sept. 14, at a ceremony held in the woods southeast of Ashland

Power restored to Presque Isle’s North Street Healthcare

After a power outage shut down The Aroostook Medical Center’s North Street Healthcare facility Wednesday morning, administrators reopened shortly after 11 a.m.

Health assessment offers guidance to County health care leaders

Aroostook County health care leaders gathered in Presque Isle, Houlton and Fort Kent Monday to learn about the region’s evolving community health needs.

Guimond surprised by statewide award

Out with friends at First Mile Brewing Co. in Fort Kent, former Town Manager Don Guimond, who left the post this spring, received yet another award for his 25 years of service to the town.

Caribou Marathon’s success continues into third year

Wolfgang Hoeksma didn’t realize he was the oldest competitor in the Caribou Marathon until soon after finishing his race, but a smile quickly appeared after being told of the distinction.

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