Stories by Contributed

3 months ago

Travel offers new perspectives

How might things have been done in other places? This question underlies many a real reason to travel. Put on the backpack, open the eyes, see what is happening.

3 months ago

The backbone of public health

To the editor:
I would like to extend appreciation and gratitude to the dedicated employees of Caribou Utilities District and the water and wastewater professionals serving communities throughout Aroostook County.

3 months ago

Regret sometimes lingers longest

Throughout our lifetime, we experience a gamut of emotions.  Perhaps the one that lingers the longest and causes the most sleepless nights is regret.  

3 months ago

How to travel through PQI

Now that the Houlton Pioneer Times, The Star-Herald, the Aroostook Republican & News and the St. John Valley Times have become The County, I thought information on making reservations through the Presque Isle International Airport might be of interest to readers throughout the region. 

3 months ago

Mapleton Daze Starts June 23rd

The Town of Mapleton is getting ready for the 36th annual Mapleton Daze. Here is partial schedule of the activities at the 2025 edition of Mapleton Daze.

3 months ago

Flags to honor veterans

A group came together to help place flags on graves at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Caribou on May 25.

3 months ago

Northern Maine Moose fall at North Yarmouth Academy

YARMOUTH, Maine — The Northern Maine Moose boys lacrosse team fell at North Yarmouth Academy 17-3 in a Class C quaterfinal. The seventh-seedded Moose started the game with the first two goals in the first quarter to gain some momentum against the No. 2 Panthers. There was then fairly even play up to halftime as […]