10 hours 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.
Caribou
1 day 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.
2 days 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.
3 days 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 […]
3 days ago
Maine Potato Blossom Festival Partners with Spud Speedway to elevate summer celebration
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Maine Potato Blossom Festival, a cornerstone of Aroostook County’s summer traditions, is set to kick off its 2025 celebration with exciting new additions thanks to a dynamic collaboration with Spud Speedway. The Festival celebrates its 78th year honoring the region’s long-storied agricultural heritage, and is hosted in Fort Fairfield from […]
4 days ago
Presque Isle will get its first new multifamily housing in decades
Dwayne Gagnon of Caribou will open Elm Estates for middle-income renters sometime this summer in Presque Isle.
6 days ago
Returning to my ‘Yarns’
It has been far too long since I have written a “Northern Yarn” and I apologize. The book I spoke of so many times over the years has finally come to fruition and so far, the interest as well as the sale of the book have more than met all of my dreams and expectations.
6 days ago
A new program aims to jump start kids tennis in Aroostook
A grant from the Maine Tennis Association will help a local coach introduce a new pilot program that’s the first of its kind in the region.
6 days ago
A rural Maine agency has a new vehicle to bring its services on the road
Aroostook County Action Program launched its mobile service unit, a new fully-equipped bus-sized vehicle that will travel across The County to deliver services and support.
7 days ago
Joining lineage societies
Have you ever wondered if you qualify for membership in a lineage society or how to join a fraternal organization — or if you have Scottish roots, how to join a clan?
