5 years ago
Family, friends remember PI teacher, writer famous for ‘old woman’ tales of County life
When Glenna Johnson Smith died on Aug. 8 at age 100, she wrote the final chapter of “Old Maine Woman.”
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
5 years ago
Fort Fairfield Town Council celebrates new police sergeant, OKs dog park
Fort Fairfield Police Chief and Public Safety Director Shawn Newell announced to the town council on Wednesday that Officer Ryan Eagles has been promoted to police sergeant.
5 years ago
Fort Fairfield recreation department installs new backboards, basket rims for basketball court
The Fort Fairfield Parks and Recreation department recently purchased and installed new backboards and basket rims, a much-needed improvement for the community center basketball court.
5 years ago
Mapleton native returns to hometown to open hair salon
When Grace Tarr moved back to her hometown of Mapleton from Massachusetts, she knew she wanted to share her passion for hair styling with community members.
5 years ago
5K memorial challenge to honor fallen soldier from Mapleton
On Saturday, Sept. 12, Competitor ME will host its second annual Memorial Challenge races in honor of the late Dustin Libby, a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps.
5 years ago
Wintergreen looking forward to expanded programing with new location at PI mall
After more than a decade on State Street, Wintergreen Arts Center is ready to embark on a new chapter at a much larger location at the Aroostook Centre Mall.
5 years ago
Limestone formally votes to begin school year with ‘green’ plan amid pandemic
Thanks to consistent low numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Aroostook County, Limestone Community School will welcome back students on Aug. 26 with a complete reopening.
5 years ago
Caribou High School officials get peek at new hybrid learning plan
RSU 39 board members, teachers and administrators gathered at Caribou High School on Monday for the first of three planned rehearsals of the hybrid learning model that will begin the 2020-21 school year.
5 years ago
Community members celebrate neighborhood gardens during annual tour
Six households and the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library took part in the tour. Each garden featured colorful flowers and plants as well as the gardeners’ unique decorative touches.
5 years ago
Presque Isle police make arrests after alleged burglary at Cigaret Shopper
Police have arrested three people in connection with a burglary at Cigaret Shopper in Presque Isle.
