5 years ago
Washburn tax rate drops after first property revaluations in 30 years
The town of Washburn has finished its first real estate revaluation in 30 years and subsequently set a new, lower tax rate.
Stories by Anthony Brino
5 years ago
Storms take out power, cause fire in central Aroostook
More than 1,100 Emera Maine customers in central Aroostook County lost power Wednesday afternoon during strong thunderstorms that included heavy rain and gusty wind.
5 years ago
Rabies vaccine baits to be released in northern Maine
In an effort to reduce the levels of rabies in wildlife populations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services is releasing baits containing the rabies vaccine in northern Maine this August.
5 years ago
Presque Isle man wanted on drug warrants crosses river and escapes police
The Presque Isle Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a man wanted on drug trafficking warrants after he allegedly fled from the scene of a traffic stop Monday by crossing the Aroostook River and driving away with his father.
5 years ago
Enjoying the view
A family checks out the Aroostook River in Fort Fairfield while walking back to their car from the 72nd annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival, which wrapped up on Sunday, July 21.
5 years ago
Blaine, Mars Hill residents endorse new community center
A majority of Blaine and Mars Hill residents voting in a non-binding strawpoll Monday supported building a new community center for recreation programs shared between the two towns.
5 years ago
County Bluegrass Festival brings jams to Fort Fairfield
The County Bluegrass Festival returns to Fort Fairfield this week for four days of bluegrass performance, jam sessions and RV camping.
5 years ago
Watching the Aroostook River
5 years ago
Hundreds turn out for 72nd Potato Blossom Festival Parade despite heat
The parade drew hundreds of onlookers to Fort Fairfield’s Main Street as area law enforcement, businesses, farms and community organizations drove their vehicles, equipment and displays on the second to last day of the Maine Potato Blossom Festival.
5 years ago
Presque Isle utility still awaiting PFOS tests
The Presque Isle Utility District’s wastewater sludge is piling up while it waits for the results of soil tests for the synthetic chemical PFOS before it can resume spreading the material on its hayfields.
