4 years ago
Washburn couple reflects on nearly 50 years of life on a potato farm
On a hot day in mid-August, Bill White powered up the 1952 Model A John Deere tractor that once belonged to his late father, Bill White Sr.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
4 years ago
Washburn region comes together to celebrate heritage, community
The Washburn August Festival returned Saturday with an array of activities that showcased the region’s agricultural history and brought community members together for both popular and new traditions.
4 years ago
Fort Fairfield approves tax abatement for former ReEnergy plant, swears in police chief
The Fort Fairfield Town Council approved a tax abatement for the former ReEnergy biomass plant, swore in their new police chief and received updates regarding federal COVID-19 funds and broadband efforts during their most recent meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 18.
4 years ago
Community group launches effort to solve child care crisis in Aroostook
Around 30 people, including educators, town officials, child care experts and parents, discussed an issue that they fear will negatively affect Aroostook’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery: the lack of affordable child care for families and the shortage of qualified educators.
4 years ago
Easton town manager attributes mill rate increase to recent revaluation
When residents of Easton receive tax bills in the coming weeks, some might notice an increase in payments compared to last year, Town Manager Jim Gardner said Tuesday, Aug.17.
4 years ago
PI native hopes contributions to Ignite PI will aid city’s downtown revitalization efforts
When Mary Barton Akeley Smith was growing up in Presque Isle, her parents — the late Robert Vinton Akeley and Hope Greenlaw Akeley — often attended parties and other community functions at the Northeastland Hotel on Main Street.
4 years ago
Micmac Mawiomi of Tribes to return in celebration of cultural heritage, family
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the 26th annual Mawiomi of Tribes, hosted by the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, will take place Aug. 27-29.
4 years ago
Caribou Cares Parade celebrates kids, gives back to community
One of Caribou’s most popular summer traditions returned Friday, offering people a chance to have fun in the sun while supporting worthy causes.
4 years ago
Fort Fairfield names longtime law enforcement officer as new police chief
Fort Fairfield has announced that Matthew Cummings, a longtime law enforcement officer in Aroostook County, has been named the town’s new police chief.
4 years ago
Washburn to host August Festival with focus on agricultural heritage
The Washburn August Festival will return for the first time in two years with activities celebrating the rural farming lifestyle that defined the area for much of its history.
