6 days ago
The County Crossword for May 7, 2025
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.
St. John Valley
6 days ago
Aroostook’s only homeless shelter seeks a lifeline from Presque Isle
The loan would cover expenses for three months until the anticipated passage of state legislation that would fund Maine’s emergency shelters.
7 days ago
Valley town and paper mill clash over tax bill
The mill is seeking abatement after the town issued a correction that pushed up the factory’s valuation by more than $20 million.
1 week ago
Following Van Buren’s lead, other towns eye college collabs
A professor at Drexel, Georgetown and Clemson universities has worked with Van Buren and is exploring collaborations with other Aroostook communities.
1 week ago
Motorsports could be the next big draw to Aroostook County
The rise of more audience-focused events such as the SnowBowl and a new cross-country race series could counteract the economic effects of an evolving climate.
1 week ago
Valley farmers invited to join cover crop project
The Friends of Cross Lake is partnering with the County of Aroostook, the St. John Valley Soil & Water Conservation District and others in a conservation project featuring cover crops.
1 week ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Maggie
PAWS of Fort Kent presents Maggie, a 13-year-old with a calm presence and loving nature.
1 week ago
K of C lotto winner, April 14-20, 2025
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
2 weeks ago
UMFK symposium highlights history and changes along northern border
This year’s theme of the northern border is particularly topical, as President Donald Trump’s trade war and rhetoric about annexing Canada have resulted in reduced travel.
2 weeks ago
University of Maine at Fort Kent celebrates first master of science in nursing graduating class
FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce a historic milestone: the graduation of its inaugural master of science in nursing class at the university’s 143rd Commencement exercises. This achievement marks the successful culmination of UMFK’s first standalone graduate-level nursing program, launched to address the growing need for advanced […]
