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Brock Gagnon’s state title and Joel Desjardins’ postseason run helped make County wrestling one of the year’s strongest stories.

Wisdom girls basketball won the Class S North title and reached the state championship game during a huge year for the Pioneers.

More than 200 years later, part of the Penobscot Expedition’s story may remain beneath the Penobscot River.

Fort Kent, Ashland, and Wisdom all reached girls soccer state championship games, giving The County one of its strongest championship-weekend showings of the year.

Emma Graves, Amelia Matwyko, Alice Korzekwa, Ben Bouchard, Calvin Richardson and Ethan Walsh have been named the 2026 Athletes of the Spring.

The Hearts added more seats for 2026, but demand hasn't slowed. The sellout streak lives on.

It was a complete surprise when Dolly Parton herself turned up for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at her Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop.

Aroostook County athletes reached some rare career milestones this year, including 1,000 points in basketball and 100 goals in soccer.

At this year’s NBA Draft, our region produced three players who are looking to start their careers and contribute to their respective teams.

Country music's most patriotic moments include stirring national anthems, instant-classic original songs and examples of unwavering support for the U.S. military.

The charges were dropped after 'full restitution' was made, according to local outlet KRQE.

A 57-year-old DOT worker was seriously injured after he was hit by an SUV in Maine.

The driver escaped after a tractor-trailer was fully engulfed in flames at Service Plaza on I-95 in Maine.

Aquaboggan and the Saco Drive-in in Saco, Maine, have announced their opening dates and operational hours for the 2026 season

It's official, Dutton Ranch is coming back, but when? Here's everything we know.

Kane Brown says he has a concussioni after getting hit in the head by a golf ball.

From fairs and festivals to family events, road races, live music and community celebrations, Coming Up In The County is your guide to what’s happening across Aroostook County.

In a heartfelt moment during a recent concert, Jelly Roll reminded us all how powerful a simple act of kindness can be.

This Fourth of July, Maine is gearing up for a celebration like no other; 20 fireworks shows lighting up the night sky! Can you feel the excitement?

With 4th of July weekend right around the corner, you can't help but think of relaxing on a hot summer day, and firing up the grill in the backyard, but the question is, what kind of hot dog do you want to eat?

Maine is home to a lot of wonderful and uniquely named towns but not all of them would make great names for kids, especially these 13 places.