8 hours ago
Washburn undertakes its most ambitious veterans project yet
The addition would be the latest in a string of permanent memorials at the park, and the first solely to honor Vietnam veterans.
Presque Isle
1 day ago
Presque Isle district recommends closing 66-year-old elementary school
The Presque Isle-based MSAD 1 intends to close the nearly 70-year-old Zippel Elementary School and consolidate students into the district’s other facilities.
4 days ago
Presque Isle is going on offense to spark growth
It’s the municipal equivalent of hanging a neon “open for business” sign, and one of several ways Presque Isle is going on the offensive to redefine itself.
4 days ago
NMCC receives nearly $2M in federal funding for electrical and nursing training programs
Northern Maine Community College has received nearly $2 million in federal funding to expand and modernize workforce training programs in industrial electrical technology and nursing as part of the federal budget package signed by President Donald Trump.
5 days ago
Fort Fairfield Public Library to receive $10,000 Carnegie gift
The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
6 days ago
Presque Isle will consider a moratorium on new marijuana businesses
If enacted, the moratorium would mark a substantial shift in policy.
6 days ago
Aroostook residents choose community involvement amid ICE surge
Many northern Mainers have gone beyond attending protests to become more supportive of and involved in their communities.
7 days ago
The County Crossword for February 4, 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.
1 week ago
Ollie’s adventures
Time goes by so fast, can’t believe Christmas and New Year’s is over, and we are into a new month of the new year. Hope everyone had a good holiday.
1 week ago
A historic reflection
While the winters up here are known for their length and treachery, there is such beauty in the stillness of a freshly fallen snow upon the library grounds.
