Niche businesses flourished in Aroostook this year

Fire destroys Maine variety store

Firefighters quickly tamed the flames, but the store and its contents are considered a total loss.

Trump says he cares for Americans. They think he's more focused on his wealth, an AP-NORC poll finds

NEW YORK (AP) — Most Americans think Donald Trump is profiting off the presidency in unethical or illegal ways and is focused more on his wealth than helping people like them, a new AP-NORC poll finds. As Trump’s family business pulls in record money from new ventures helped by his policies, the survey from The […]

Jury selection to begin in federal hate crimes trial over Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket shooting

For Wayne Jones, discussing the horrific supermarket shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., in which a white supremacist killed 10 people, including his mother Celestine Chaney, has taken over much of his life these past four years. He can numbly list talking points for media and gun violence panels. But thinking about her absence each day is […]

Landmark Aroostook hotel installs massive ‘I ❤️ Presque Isle’ sign as new managers work to rehabilitate image

“It’s been through so many upheaves and ‘down heaves,’” hotel manager Leslie Dias said. “We want to get rid of all the bad memories and bring something fresh.”

Letter: Live streaming an execution is barbaric

“How have we come to this moment?”