3 days ago

Aroostook residents push for a Collins town hall

More than 25 people gathered Friday in front of Collins’ legislative office in Caribou.

2 weeks ago

County residents rally for International Women’s Day

People spilled onto both sides of Main Street Saturday, many carrying signs or flags.

2 weeks ago

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson explores a run for governor

His northern Maine roots and advocacy for labor unions have made him an attractive candidate for some Democrats to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.

3 weeks ago

HBMI’s Crofton-Macdonald elected as president of Wabanaki Alliance

HOULTON, Maine – The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the Wabanaki Alliance now have an even stronger bond following the election of Osihkiyol “Zeke” Crofton-Macdonald as its new president. Crofton-Macdonald joined HBMI in 2022 as its first Tribal Ambassador and has worked diligently to educate and foster relationships with many organizations across the state. […]

3 weeks ago

Houlton rally against Trump administration was one of 16 in Maine

The rally was one of more than a dozen around the state on Saturday against the new administration of President Donald Trump.

4 weeks ago

Rural school districts could lose more if Trump cuts Maine’s funds

In the worst case scenario, the termination of federal funding could mean that some programs — especially in the areas of special education, food and rural education — could get cut.

2 months ago

Houlton town manager resigns after just 8 months

HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Town Council voted 5-1 to accept the town manager’s immediate resignation following an executive session during Monday night’s meeting. Councilor Erin Matthews cast the dissenting vote. Town Manager Jeremy Smith was only in the top municipal post for eight months. He took the town’s administrative reins in early May, after […]

2 months ago

Presque Isle City Council chooses new leaders

Jeff Willette will chair the Presque Isle City Council and Hank King will serve as deputy chair for 2025.

3 months ago

St. John Valley Year in Review, Part 2

These were the top stories in the second half of 2024: July The Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District petitioned the state to prohibit the use of pesticides within 500 feet of two wells that supply the town’s drinking water. Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District Superintendent Gerald Raymond said this is a preventative measure […]

3 months ago

Central Aroostook’s top news stories of 2024, Part 2

Big crowds turned out for the November election highlighting the last six months of the year in the region.

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