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ACAP plans open access heating program appointments in May

Aroostook County Action Program will take the Home Energy Assistance Program on the road in May with “HEAP in Your Hometown.”

Scholarships available for County students

Applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation for the Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County and the Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund.

On the move

Our ancestors had the itch to move. It’s a human urge to wonder what is beyond the next hill or valley or to seek a better life.

Aroostook toddler partnered with Massachusetts-based runner in Boston Marathon

A toddler in Aroostook County was selected to raise money in the Boston Marathon Monday.

Newest queen has held every Van Buren title

Renee Sarah Lapointe, the newly crowned Miss Van Buren 2022, is the only resident in recent years to have held every single Van Buren title.

Coming together to save Caribou’s Maine Veterans Home

When the Legislature established the Maine Veterans’ Homes back in 1977, the state made a commitment to the men and women serving in our nation’s armed forces -- a commitment to repay their service by making sure they would be cared for in their later years.

Governor, legislators join veterans for Caribou bill signing

Gov. Janet Mills joined Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, and Aroostook County veterans and their families for a ceremonial bill signing at the Lister-Knowlton Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9389, in Caribou on April 8.

Recycling electronics to mark Earth Day

Earth Day, which will be celebrated this year on Friday, April 22, is usually associated with planting trees, cleaning the neighborhood or emptying out that forgotten closet. However, one cell carrier is offering another way to mark the holiday -- by trading in used devices.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 11-17, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 11-17, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 4-10, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 4-10, including the following.

Spring’s new beginning

Easter is perhaps my favorite holiday. To me, Easter is the time of renewal and hope. Easter is the opening act for the glory of Spring and the solace of summer.

Sneaky sunburn

It’s that “sneaky sunburn” time of year again, when the cooler air of April tricks you into forgetting just how strong the sun’s rays are getting.

Connecting Women to Construction Careers coming May 4

New Ventures Maine has opened registration for a free, 90-minute workshop designed for women to explore high-wage careers within the construction trades in Maine. Connecting Women to Construction Careers will be offered online from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4.

April cold-water fishing tips

Any veteran Crown of Maine spring fisherman knows that April casting forays are more for the spirit and the soul than the fight and the frying pan.

Police departments, safety organizations teaming up for Distracted Driving Awareness month

The month of April is Distracted Driving Awareness month and local police departments are teaming up with safety organizations to ensure drivers keep their eyes on the road and getting creative in the process.

United Way holds drug use symposium

Speakers talked about several substance use-related topics, such as opioids in the workplace, the benefits of Narcan distribution and personal experiences.

Elevator encounters

You can learn a great deal by either stepping on or off an elevator. I recall several instances throughout my life -- all involving an elevator -- that have had somewhat of an impact on how I comprehend the world around me.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, March 28-April 3, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of March 28-April 3, including the following.

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