Stories by Paula Brewer

2 weeks ago

Wildfire burns 1.5 acres in Aroostook

An incendiary gunshot sparked a brushfire that burned about 1 1/2 acres near the Mapleton area Sunday afternoon, according to the Maine Forest Service. The forest service warned Friday of increased spring fire danger. Ranger Keith Draper responded, Maine Forest Rangers said in a release on social media. Forest service and local firefighters from the […]

2 weeks ago

Northern Maine’s most prominent outdoor expo opens in Presque Isle this weekend

The Aroostook Sportsman Association will welcome spring with one of Maine’s largest outdoors expos this weekend. The Spring Sportsman’s Show, slated for Friday and Saturday at The Forum in Presque Isle, will welcome vendors from across Maine and activities to fuel interest in the outdoors.  The event typically draws about 4,000 people and is the […]

2 weeks ago

Fire closes Route 1 in Westfield

T A fire has closed part of Route 1 in Westfield, fire officials said. A brush fire traveled across Houlton Road and part of the roadway between Burleigh and Shorey roads was closed around 4:15 p.m., according to New England Compass 511, an incident alert system. Presque Isle fire crews were providing mutual aid to […]

2 weeks ago

Manslaughter and drug trafficking top March grand jury indictments

The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 65 indictments in March, including that of a man involved in a 2025 crash that killed two people in Orient. Jayson P. Brewer, 51, of Houlton, was indicted on two counts each of manslaughter, operating under the influence, driving to endanger and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.  […]

2 weeks ago

These are some of Maine’s most expensive upcoming road projects

The Maine Department of Transportation will spend $4.5 billion in roadway improvements from now through 2028, according to its latest three-year work plan.  The 2,798 projects range from paving and culvert work to massive bridge reconstruction, transit terminals and downtown improvements.  No matter where you live in Maine, roads are a hot topic, especially in […]

1 month ago

Fire flattens potato storage building in Limestone

LIMESTONE, Maine — A fire destroyed a Limestone potato house early Wednesday. Limestone Fire & Rescue received a call at 1:44 a.m. about a potato storage facility ablaze near 302 Main St, fire officials said in a release. The building had collapsed and was fully engulfed when crews arrived. Two engines, a tanker and eight […]