23 hours 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.
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4 days ago
A new tech-heavy lab boosts potato research at UMaine’s Aroostook Farm
The upgraded lab will help ensure Maine continues to grow its potato industry, UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy said.
5 days ago
Cuts to public broadcasting would hurt Maine’s emergency alert system
It’s the sound of the U.S. Emergency Alert System, or EAS, a vital emergency service, especially in rural and remote communities. And it’s at risk.
5 days ago
Aroostook County takes early steps for construction of new jail
Basically, what they are after at this point is a cost for building the jail, said Administrator Ryan Pelletier.
5 days ago
Abrupt end to tax credits brings turbulence to Maine’s heat pump and solar industries
The banner across the website of Assured Solar Energy reads like a flash sale. “Secure Your 30% Clean Energy Credit Before It’s Gone!” That’s because, in a sense, it is. As part of the Republican Party’s sweeping domestic policy bill signed into law on July 4, federal tax credits of 30 percent for residential clean […]
6 days ago
Health professionals offer summer safety tips
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The region is finally enjoying the warm temperatures of summer, and many will be spending extra time outdoors fitting in as many activities as possible. “Our summer season is short in northern Maine, and it’s understandable that we all want to make the most of it,” says John Thyng, PA-C, medical […]
6 days 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.
1 week ago
Fort Fairfield crew earns grand champion barbecue title
The cook-off is newly sanctioned by the Northeast Barbecue Society, and was the first event — and the only one in Maine — of the society’s 11 contests this year.
1 week ago
Aroostook County is finally getting a drug treatment court
Until now, there was no comparable service for people living in Maine’s northern region, leaving recovery behind bars as the only option.
1 week ago
Presque Isle launches “Key to the City” program
“The key isn’t just a symbol of recognition, it’s a way to say thank you in a way that lasts.”
