2 months ago

During COVID, Aroostook caregivers require extra attention

HOULTON, Maine — While COVID-19 poses substantial risks to the general population, those with chronic or terminal illness, functional impairment, or other disabilities may be at heightened risk should they contact the virus. And for the people who take care of them, this also poses significant obstacles on how to do so. 

2 months ago

Local electricity users to see lower bills in 2021

Residential and business customers of Versant Power’s Maine Public District will see a 10 percent decrease in electricity supply rates in 2021, which amounts to just over a 4 percent decrease in their total bills.  

2 months ago

Can-Am organizers to consider virtual version of sled dog race event

After notifying mushers and race volunteers of their decision to cancel the 2021 Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Can-Am Board of Directors is considering a virtual version of the 30-, 100- and 250-mile races. 

2 months ago

With help from community, Presque Isle woman sends 20 people turkeys for Thanksgiving

The Facebook group Beers for the bearded - Aroostook and a Presque Isle woman with a vision have made it possible for 20 households in eight towns across The County to have Thanksgiving dinner this year.

2 months ago

Aroostook County reports record high COVID-19 cases for a single day

With 11 single cases of COVID-19 being reported across Aroostook County on Tuesday, the rural region has now seen its highest single-day spike of cases since the beginning of the pandemic that has infected more than 12 million people nationwide. 

2 months ago

Using sounds and smells to bag bucks

For most Aroostook deer hunters, pursuing bucks offers a solitary, self-satisfying venture. Tagging a big deer requires perseverance and skill, and a bit of luck doesn’t hurt either, especially if venison ends up in the freezer. 

2 months ago

Houlton Rotary Club unveils auction plans

As the Houlton Rotary Club celebrates its 100th year of “Service Above Self,” the group has announced this year’s 65th annual Houlton Rotary Radio, TV and Internet Auction will look a little bit different this year.

2 months ago

Telethon returns to help keep the County warm

The weather has now turned cold and already hundreds of families in Aroostook County have struggled to stay warm in their homes. The United Way of Aroostook aims to help with the Helping Hands for Warm and Safe Homes Telethon in two weeks. 

2 months ago

Turkey fundraiser underway in Fort Kent

The United Way of Aroostook’s fourth annual High Five Turkey Drive is underway until 5 p.m. Thursday at John’s Shurfine/St. John Valley Pharmacy in Fort Kent.

3 months ago

High Five Turkey Drive to look different this year

United Way of Aroostook is once again partnering with Townsquare Media to host the High Five Turkey Drive the first week of November. 

3 months ago

Births at Cary Medical Center, September 2020

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center during September.

3 months ago

Aroostook County weeklies earn awards in annual Maine Press Association contest

The staff of the four weekly newspapers in Aroostook County -- the Aroostook Republican and News, Houlton Pioneer Times, St. John Valley Times and The Star-Herald -- brought home 31 writing, photo, design and editorial cartoon awards from the 2020 Maine Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. 

3 months ago

GOP candidates raise more in Aroostook, but fall behind in total funding

As election season winds down to its final stretch, candidates are raising money to fund their campaigns, hoping to prevail in the Nov. 3 election, which has already seen millions of Americans cast their ballots in early and absentee balloting. 

3 months ago

Northern Maine Community College to broadcast fall open house via local TV

In an effort to minimize the community’s exposure to COVID-19, Northern Maine Community College has decided to deliver their annual open house event on Thursday, Nov. 5, in an unconventional format this year—via television networks NBC, CBS, and FOX, through a partnership with local television.

3 months ago

House District 151 candidate profiles

The candidates on the ballot for Maine House District 151, which encompasses Allagash, Ashland, Eagle Lake, Fort Kent, Masardis, New Canada, Portage Lake, St. Francis, Wallagrass and Plantations of Garfield, Nashville, Oxbow, St. John and Winterville, plus the unorganized territory of Northwest Aroostook, are incumbent Rep. John Martin, a Democrat, and his challenger, Republican Kevin Bushey. 

3 months ago

Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff campaigns in Aroostook County

Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff campaigned in Aroostook County on Saturday, becoming one of the most prominent campaign surrogates to visit Maine during the presidential cycle.

3 months ago

Aroostook County records first snowfall of the season

The National Weather Service Caribou yesterday observed small snow flurries on the morning of Oct. 11, marking the first time that snow has officially been sighted in Aroostook County this season. 

4 months ago

Canada to allow border crossing for students, couples

Canada announced a further relaxation of limits allowing Americans to cross the border, though it continues to remain closed for non-essential travel.