3 weeks ago

Independent Alan Caron quits Maine governor’s race

Following through on an early campaign vow, independent gubernatorial candidate Alan Caron — conceding that he had no chance to win — withdrew from the race on Monday, endorsing Attorney General Janet Mills, the Democratic nominee.

3 weeks ago

County weeklies amass 24 awards in Maine Press Association competition

The staff of the Aroostook Republican and News, The Star-Herald and Houlton Pioneer Times collected a total of 24 awards, including seven first-place honors, in writing, photography, design and advertising in the weekly division over the Oct. 20-21 weekend at the Maine Press Association’s annual awards banquet.

3 weeks ago

Candidates for sheriff offer positions on issues facing County

Editor’s note: Ahead of the Nov. 6 election, we put the same six questions to the two candidates on the ballot for Aroostook County sheriff. Their responses follow with the candidates listed in alphabetical order.

4 weeks ago

Meteorologists forecasting up to 10 inches of snow Wednesday in northern Maine

Residents of northern Maine can expect more snow from the first storm of the season than initially thought, according to the National Weather Service.

4 weeks ago

Snow predicted for some parts of the state this week

In a pre-Halloween scary forecast, meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Caribou have issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern and western Maine that includes the potential for measurable snow in northern Aroostook County.

4 weeks ago

Health centers net funds for addiction, mental health

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced Oct. 10 that 17 community health centers in Maine will receive a total of $4,980,138

4 weeks ago

Maine’s national monument was once heavily opposed. Now its federal budget is slowly growing.

Maine’s national monument will have an operating budget of about $400,000 — its highest yet — if Congress gives approval, officials said Thursday.

1 month ago

Canada now world’s largest legal marijuana marketplace

Ian Power was among the first to buy legal recreational marijuana in Canada but he has no plans to smoke it. He plans to frame it.

1 month ago

Parvovirus scare develops after Cajun puppies adopted by County families

More than 75 cajun puppies made their way to Aroostook County from Louisiana last week to find new Acadian homes. Both puppies and owners appeared to leave happy with each other, though a scare developed later when three of the animals were diagnosed with parvovirus.

1 month ago

Heating prices continue climb in Maine

The price of heating oil continues to climb steadily in Maine even as global crude oil prices have fallen.

1 month ago

Breast cancer plate marks 10 years, $3 million raised

Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced Oct. 1 the 10-year anniversary of the initial release of Maine Breast Cancer Support specialty license plate, which raises funds to combat breast cancer in Maine.

1 month ago

Report urges Mainers to raise their voices against domestic violence

The latest report on domestic violence homicides in Maine urges the public to speak out against family violence.

1 month ago

Maine DOT plans Route 161 upgrades

The Maine Department of Transportation has issued a new comprehensive work plan for the maintenance and continued improvement of the route 161 corridor from Fort Kent to Allagash.

1 month ago

Aroostook drug prevention program disbanded

For five years, Diversion Alert worked to combat drug addiction and promote ways to help those dealing with addiction.

1 month ago

Thousands of migrating geese make a layover on an Aroostook County pond

Jim Thorne of Carmel spends plenty of time on the roads of Maine, and often posts Facebook photos from spots he loves in Aroostook County.

1 month ago

Legislators sponsor metastatic breast cancer bill

Through the diligent work of breast cancer advocates from both the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition and Pink Aroostook at Cary Medical Center, both of Maine’s U.S. representatives

1 month ago

DHHS warns public about accidental pot ingestion

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services reminds Mainers of the importance of taking the necessary steps to ensure marijuana stays out of reach of children to avoid the risk of accidental ingestion.

1 month ago

How the Irving refinery explosion could affect Maine fuel prices and availability

The effect of the explosion Monday morning at an Irving refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, on gas and heating oil prices remains unknown, although the Governor’s Energy Office in Maine is watching developments closely because the state relies heavily on that plant for energy.