3 years ago
Fort Fairfield proposes changes to budget advisory committee
Fort Fairfield’s controversial budget advisory committee will once again be up for discussion during a public hearing in early August.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
3 years ago
Limestone native publishes her first children’s book
When Pam Oertel gazed out the back window of her Bangor home one autumn day, she saw leaves drift down the street and thought, “There must be a story there.”
3 years ago
Stained glass artist hopes to provide community space for artists in new location
Since she first opened Glass With Class in 2019, Lisa Wark has helped numerous people learn and enjoy the art of making stained glass.
3 years ago
Fort Fairfield concludes historic Potato Blossom Festival with annual parade
Parade enthusiasts from near and far celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Maine Potato Blossom Festival in style, with floats and special guests who honored the region’s agricultural heritage.
3 years ago
New employees at Caribou Library hope to encourage community involvement
The Caribou Public Library recently gained two new employees who are excited about forging community connections.
3 years ago
Arootsakoostik Festival is homecoming for Maine music fans
Thomas Park in New Sweden was once again filled with hundreds of Maine music fans, who gathered Saturday to hear some of their favorite bands and solo artists.
3 years ago
Limestone students hope to boost community spirit with new town flag
A group of seventh-graders in Limestone sought to create a design that could represent the Aroostook town’s past and future.
3 years ago
Limestone celebrates Fourth of July with annual community parade
Patriotism and community spirit once again filled the streets of Limestone on Monday, as the town hosted one of its most popular traditions: the annual Fourth of July parade.
3 years ago
Caribou to own, maintain Veterans Memorial Park after nonprofit group disbands
Due to declining membership, the Veterans Memorial Park Association in Caribou has disbanded and transferred ownership of the property to the city.
3 years ago
Caribou to delay setting tax rate by one month due to real estate assessing
For the fifth time in six years, Caribou will break the June 30 budget deadline set in the city charter. The delay has come about because of state changes in tax exemption reimbursement and real estate assessing services the city is doing through a contracted assessor.
