4 months ago
2 Aroostook communities see significant valuation increases
This total is up $2.09 million from last year’s $12.55 million commitment.
Caribou
4 months ago
New signs will give special welcome to Canadians visiting Maine
The signs will be installed in key locations at border crossing and other locations throughout the state. That includes several in Aroostook County.
4 months ago
A longtime Presque Isle grocery store is closing
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A grocery store that has been part of Presque Isle for decades will close its doors at the end of Thursday. Steaks N’ Stuff, owned by brothers Jimmy and Joe Donahue, will close at 6 p.m., Jimmy Donahue announced earlier Thursday on Facebook. The store is closing for purely personal reasons, […]
4 months ago
Wintergreen to feature local artist Cote in June
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center will feature local artist Lynn M. Cote during the month of June. The opening reception of Cote’s show will be held Friday evening, June 6 from 6-7:45 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. Live music will be provided by Janice Santos. Cote was born, raised and […]
4 months ago
Caribou Utilities continues partnership with CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System
CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou Utilities District is pleased to announce the continuation of its collaboration with Verily Life Sciences, a subcontractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Wastewater Surveillance System. This partnership involves bi-weekly wastewater testing to detect infectious diseases early. Under the current contract with VLS, over 140 samples have been […]
4 months ago
The County Crossword for May 21, 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.
4 months ago
Maine lawmakers want to stop local police from working with ICE
A long list of Mainers urged state lawmakers on Monday to pass legislation making it illegal for local police to act as federal immigration officers.
4 months ago
Illegal border crossings down in Maine as migrants face more risk of removal
The Houlton Sector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested 113 “illegal aliens” from 16 countries in April, the sector’s highest number of arrests in a single month in nearly 24 years.
4 months ago
Van Buren educator is County Teacher of the Year
More than 550 teachers across the state were nominated this year by members of their school communities, according to the education department.
4 months ago
Southern New Hampshire University spring president’s list
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the spring 2025 president’s list, for attaining a grade point average of 3.7 and above. The spring terms run from January to May: Rileigh Landry of Wade, Kristen Hall of Van Buren, Karaline […]
