The need for food assistance in Aroostook County remains high, and with more families feeling the strain of rising costs, local organizations say this year’s Operation Hunger Telethon is as important as ever.
A Mapleton restaurant is preparing to welcome the America's Best Restaurants Roadshow. Taste of Home Restaurant owners Linda and Eric Rodd will showcase their homegrown dishes and family recipes on the national show.
The Operation Hunger Telethon raises money to fight food insecurity in Aroostook County, but volunteers who give their time throughout the year make sure food reaches those who need it.
Increasing costs are not just hitting people hard, they are also hitting the organizations trying to help people struggling to keep their heads above water. For the first time, some food panties in the County are having to buy food, just to keep up with the demand.
We had another decent day across the region today, with more sunshine and warmer temperatures seen. We’ll continue this nicer weather tomorrow, with high pressure still in control out in the Atlantic. Changes arrive late tomorrow night with a quick round of showers. Additional shower chances are likely for the end of the work week, with showers beginning Friday afternoon, lasting into Friday night.
The Town of Houlton is partnering with GrowSmart Maine to gather public input on improvements to the John A. Millar Civic Center. Officials are using survey results and community feedback to build a funding application for future upgrades.
RSU 39 community members are invited to attend an informational meeting on a potential high school consolidation involving RSU39, MSAD20, and MSAD1.
Operation Hunger is underway in Aroostook County.
The Taste of Home Restaurant in Mapleton was featured on America's Best Restaurants Roadshow. Owners Linda and Eric Rodd showcased their scratch-made dishes for a national audience.
A Caribou man is facing charges connected to unlawful touching and assault of a minor.
The Easton School Committee is set to meet tonight, with several major issues on the agenda.
School officials and community members gathered Tuesday night for a presentation on a proposed consolidated high school for southern Aroostook.
The Easton School Committee has approved a budget for the 2026-2027 school year that includes a reduction to the district’s music position.
We’ll see cloud cover linger into the start of the weekend, with temperatures Saturday cooler than what we’ve been seeing the past few days. Sunday brings a return to sunshine, with temperatures climbing back into the mid to upper 40s.
Community members raised more than $21,000 during the Operation Hunger Telethon to support local food assistance as rising food costs increase demand.