3 days ago
Residents to consider solar, housing ordinances at Madawaska town meeting
The warrant has not been finalized and a date has not been set for the town’s annual meeting. The town’s municipal election is set for June 11.
County Politics
4 days ago
Volunteer secures thermal imaging masks for Houlton fire department
Rosa McNally, a volunteer who is also the grant writer for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, met with fire chief Milton Cone to get a list of what unfunded equipment the department needed.
4 days ago
Caribou councilors reject proposal to create city youth council
Student members would have attended city council meetings, discussed local issues with their peers and presented recommendations to city councilors on impending decisions.
4 days ago
Houlton town council addresses several issues during meeting
The president of the Houlton Fair Association expressed concerns about the proposed location for the Recreation Department’s new pickleball courts in Community Park.
1 week ago
Ballots set for municipal elections in Madawaska, Van Buren
Elections in the St. John Valley towns of Madawaska and Van Buren are set for June 11, the same date as the state election.
1 week ago
Aroostook County commissioners distribute final round of ARPA funds
Eighteen Aroostook County municipalities and nonprofits were awarded just over $2 million this week.
1 week ago
Portage on path to resolve subsidy dispute with Ashland
Portage Town Council Chair Michelle Johnson briefed officials and a handful of residents at the council’s regular meeting Wednesday at the town office.
2 weeks ago
Ashland council rules that towns can pick which services they pay for
Ashland councilors voted to let the towns pay a la carte this year and work with leaders to craft a permanent agreement.
3 weeks ago
Fort Kent residents approve estimated $9 million budget, elect town councilors
Incumbent councilors Andrew Caron and Corey Pelletier were both reelected for three-year terms.
3 weeks ago
Limestone Select Board wants to increase town manager’s salary
The Select Board wants to increase the manager’s salary from $80,000 to $100,000. The budget committee is recommending only a modest increase to $82,400.