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Weston is a small, peaceful town of roughly 240 residents located in Maine's southeastern Aroostook County. Incorporated in 1835, it sits right along the Canadian border. Known for its pristine waters, a quarter of the town's area is water, featuring beautiful shorelines on East Grand Lake.
Government & Public Services
Orient is home to approximately 150 residents nestled in the southern part of Maine’s Aroostook County. Incorporated in 1856, its unique name stems from its position as the easternmost point in the region, jetting directly into New Brunswick, Canada. The town shares a historically significant U.S.-Canada border
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Twelve local youth recently spent Saturday, June 13, on the coast of Maine taking part in a hands-on lobstering experience in Friendship, where they stepped directly into the working world of one of the state’s most iconic industries. The trip, organized through Grand Lake Hunt, brought youth ages
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Shout-Out to Levesque Office Supply (who Saved the May 15 Issue)
This summer, the Danforth Public Library is inviting people of all ages to discover new interests, make connections, and enjoy a season full of creativity and fun through a variety of free programs and activities.
Living
Strong passwords are one of the simplest ways to protect yourself online.
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News, events, stories, and announcements from across the region.
A little careful cleaning can make your devices look almost new again.
The GEGEC Business Grant Challenge is now open for applications! Your Vision. Our Region. Let’s Build it Together.
Editor’s Note: The following story about longtime Orient resident Walt Zakupowsky was originally shared in 2005. At the request of his family, we are reprinting it here because many in the community remember the incident with a smile. Walt’s obituary appears in this issue’s printed obituary section.
Simple detection methods guard you against phishing scams.
By: Paige M. Christensen And when the sun peaks over the horizon, we should all be reminded of why we wake. The snow glistens on the rooftops and the quiet woodland birds will take a shake. The ones that don’t fly south, will not boast nor regret, because the
A beautiful, beautiful experience, that we all play everyday. I was ten with a scuffed knee, learning how to jump without falling. Now I’m seventeen and still missing the timing sometimes— Late buses, late texts, late nights where the computer screen is the only light to be shown next.
It finally happened. We got a few warm days. Kids were spotted outside in T-shirts, snowbanks shrank a little, and for a moment it felt like spring might actually be on its way. It didn’t last long, of course. March in Maine still has a few tricks left
TOWN OF WESTON SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES held at the Town Office February 19 th , 2026 @ 2pm Present: Michael Cheetham, Kevin Sipple, Karen Cummings & Dwayne Young 1. Minutes of 02/05/2026 approved with an amendment. KS motioned; MC seconded. AIF 2. Warrants 14 and preview 15 signed. 3. Financials:
The folks behind Witt’s End Wilderness have been busy this winter and are already looking ahead to another year of adventures and opportunities for veterans in our region.