9 hours ago

St. John Valley Weather, Oct. 7-13, 2026

Thursday will be the wettest and mildest day of the three. Showers will be likely as the cold front crosses northern Maine

13 hours ago

The County Crossword for October 7, 2026

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.

13 hours ago

How Susan Collins’ and Troy Jackson’s Aroostook roots are shaping their US Senate race

In no race in the state’s modern memory have the candidates so heavily wielded their roots to lure voters.

14 hours ago

It’s all about family on this farm

Mark and Gloria Goughan started their potato farm with Mark’s dad in 1978. Now, almost 50 years later, Mark and Gloria’s three daughters are taking on their legacy.

14 hours ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Hiccup

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Hiccup, a beautiful 2-year-old tabby. She was semi-feral and very unsure of people at first, and trust did not come easily to her.

15 hours ago

Social Security needs open debate, not fast track

As the volunteer state president for AARP Maine, I spend a great deal of time talking with older Mainers about the issues that matter most to them.

15 hours ago

Concerns about safe medical care

To the editor:
I read about Houlton Regional Hospital’s plans to negotiate with Dr. Ian Reight.

1 day ago

UMFK English faculty hold October literacy awareness events

FORT KENT, Maine – In celebration of literacy, the University of Maine at Fort Kent English faculty will once again facilitate a series of events designed to share a love for literature with people of all ages in the local area. The series of events will run Oct. 8-10. Professor of English and Creative Writing […]