Stories by Melissa Lizotte

7 years ago

County women find success with technical career program

When Heather Richardson moved with her two children from Bangor to Aroostook County, where she had grown up, she focused on finding a school that would support them through challenges brought up by their learning disabilities.

7 years ago

County Face: Susanne Sandusky of Mapleton

Susanne Sandusky of Mapleton remembers exactly what she was doing when she and her husband, Terry Sandusky, first arrived in Aroostook County after moving to the area from Bangor in the last week of October 1977.

7 years ago

Snow tapers off in County, more wind expected

The St. John Valley received the heaviest snowfall during an April 4 storm in The County, though all regions are expected to see increased wind gusts throughout the day on Thursday.

7 years ago

Documentary educates teens on smartphone usage

Students in grades six through 12 learned the importance of balancing screen time with physical activity while viewing the documentary “Screenagers” at Washburn District Elementary School on Thursday, March 29.

7 years ago

Bigrock ski season extends into early April

With temperatures well into the 40s during daylight hours and still plenty of snow on the trails, Bigrock Ski Area in Mars Hill will extend its ski season, which typically concludes at the end of March or first week in April, into the early weeks of April.