1 month ago
8th annual 5K glow run kicking off Van Buren Christmas in July festival
The fund was established in memory of Austin West of Van Buren, who died by suicide in 2016 at age 15.
Art & Entertainment
1 month ago
How Houlton helped NASA win an Emmy award for its eclipse broadcast
HOULTON, Maine — The town of Houlton provided the ending to NASA’s live broadcast of the total solar eclipse in 2024, contributing a critical piece of the coverage that recently helped the space agency to win an Emmy award for the program. Traveling 3,000 miles across seven states and two countries — the coverage started […]
1 month ago
Maine artist creates outdoor art installation for UMFK
Recently, he started branching into fine art. His most recent piece arrived on the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus last week.
2 months ago
Maine Potato Blossom Festival Parade sees high entries, turnout in 78th year
Thousands had already descended on the Aroostook County border town ahead of the marquee event of the area’s biggest festival.
2 months ago
A rural stretch of Maine is getting high-tech to expand access to arts classes
The art centers, located on two sides of the St. John Valley and separated by a roughly one-hour drive, will work together to bring more arts opportunities.
2 months ago
‘Scary in a good way’: Adrenaline seekers flock to Loring for land speed week
Loring is the longest concrete-asphalt land speed track in the world, allowing racers to push their limits down 1.5 miles of runway.
2 months ago
Houlton’s ‘Moment in the Sun’ featured in new documentary on total eclipse
“We were drawn to this story not just because of the eclipse,” says New York City-based co-director Mia Weinberger, “but because of the people we met while we were up there.”
2 months ago
Wintergreen receives three-year grant from the Onion Foundation
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine—The Onion Foundation recently awarded a three-year grant totaling $45,000 to the Wintergreen Arts Center. Earmarked for general support, the initial $15,000 gift was received in June. The Onion Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation based in Maine with a mission to build a more equitable and healthy Maine by deepening the connection […]
2 months ago
The County Crossword for July 16, 2025
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
2 months ago
County Community Players slate summer and fall shows
The County Community Players are rehearsing to present their summer musical performance. “Back Stage Pass: A Musical Journey” is not a traditional show. This season the players have compiled a list of selections from 19 prominent Broadway musicals, including “Rent,” “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Les Miserables” and more, that they will perform in more than 20 solo […]
