1 year ago

New bronze battle cross adorns Washburn veterans park

A six-foot-tall bronze battle cross is now in place at the park, honoring the 27 service members from Washburn, Wade and Perham who gave the ultimate sacrifice during wartime.

1 year ago

These forest pests are on the upswing in Aroostook County

Forest tent caterpillars devoured more than 60,000 acres of aspen, poplar and maple leaves, and spruce budworm damaged about 3,500 acres of trees this year.

1 year ago

Hot-air balloon festival returns to Presque Isle this week

Events will be based at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds for the four-day festival, slated from Thursday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 25.

1 year ago

US and Canada celebrate new Madawaska border crossing

The new crossing facilities are expected to boost trade and tourism between the two countries.

1 year ago

Presque Isle gets $7.3M for new airport terminal

The new two-story structure will be safer, more accessible, and a better fit for the larger planes that will serve the region when JetBlue starts service next month.

1 year ago

Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital eliminates positions

The hospital will not close any practices or departments, said Jay Reynolds, M.D., hospital president.

1 year ago

Washburn August Festival will celebrate veterans, community

The event from Friday, Aug. 16, to Sunday, Aug. 18nd draws people from around The County, Maine and beyond for reunions, a parade, and music.

1 year ago

Medical examiner says Washburn man’s cause of death is undetermined

The cause of death of a Washburn man whose body was found in April near the Aroostook River remains a mystery, according to state officials. Erik Foote, 39, of Washburn went missing on Jan. 30. Exhaustive search efforts turned up nothing. His body was found April 23 on the banks of the Aroostook River in […]