15 mins ago

LePage Repeals Proficiency-Based Diploma Mandate

Students in Maine will no longer be required to graduate under new, "proficiency-based" diplomas.

31 mins ago

Constance Hopkins Colony holds spring meeting in Caribou

Two Van Buren students recently visited the spring meeting of the Constance Hopkins Colony of the Maine Mayflower Society, held in Caribou.

1 hour ago

‘Dry Water’ helps keep boaters safe

In the wake of the nationwide law enforcement campaign to curb drinking and boating, the results of Operation Dry Water in Maine are now in.

3 hours ago

Nominations open for Governor’s Award for Business Excellence

The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Governor's Award for Business Excellence.

3 hours ago

Students earn Maine Maritime academic achievements

Maine Maritime Academy recently announced that several Aroostook County students received degrees and/or dean’s list placement for the spring 2018 semester.

3 hours ago

Area students on Champlain spring 2018 dean’s list

Champlain College recently announced three area students on its spring semester 2018 academic honors lists.

4 hours ago

Sirois joins Alpha Chi

Jordan Sirois of Fort Fairfield was inducted into the Alpha Chi honor society at Becker College, and also earned dean’s list placement for the spring 2018 semester.

4 hours ago

Maine Community Foundation establishes Community Broadband grant program

A new Maine Community Foundation fund will provide community broadband grants of up to $15,000 for eligible Maine nonprofit organizations and communities.

4 hours ago

Extension, others seek farmer input on policy meetings

Several organizations seek farmers’ input to create an agriculture policy platform that will truly create farmer profitability and retention.

4 hours ago

Micmac Farms to host Open Farms Day July 22

Micmac Farms will welcome guests from across the Crown of Maine at an Open Farms Day event taking place on Sunday, July 22, at the farm, 1353 Presque Isle Road, Caribou.