4 months ago
Dems running for Maine’s 2nd District tackle tribal issues at Wabanaki forum
They discussed topics from water rights to gaming legislation to the teaching of native history in Maine’s schools.
County Politics
4 months ago
Educational program on ranked-choice voting
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On Tuesday, June 9, primary elections will be held in Maine. Voting in Presque Isle will take place at the Sargent Family Community Center located at 24 Chapman Road from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The election ballot does include ranked-choice voting. Sample ballots may be viewed at the City Clerk’s […]
5 months ago
He just graduated from a rural Maine high school. Now he’s on the school board.
He decided to run on Election Day, when he went to the town office to vote and noticed there were vacant seats.
6 months ago
Gubernatorial candidates at Wabanaki forum agree on tribal sovereignty
Maine is the only state that does not recognize the tribes as sovereign nations.
6 months ago
Woodland voters approve $275,000 for new highway salt facility
About 50 of the town’s 1,200 residents turned out to approve budget items and learn results of elections held Monday.
6 months ago
Fort Kent voters approve $6.9M budget
The figure is about $220,000 lower than last year’s $7.1 million budget.
6 months ago
Castle Hill lifts ban on schools, hospitals and libraries
Residents of the central Aroostook County town of Castle Hill voted Tuesday night to change to the town’s land use ordinance to allow the development of schools, hospitals and libraries. The facilities — which are typically community anchors — were not previously allowed under the ordinance. It was not an intentional ban, Sandra Fournier, the […]
6 months ago
Congressional candidate Jordan Wood responds to angry rant at Houlton town hall
A man identifying as a “1965-style Louisiana Democrat” began a tirade about Maine’s immigrant population and voter fraud.
7 months ago
Susan Collins recounts ‘fight’ to save Job Corps in award presentation
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins received an award from the National Job Corps Association in her hometown of Caribou.
7 months ago
Janet Mills touts free college plan in Presque Isle visit
The free community college program covers up to two years of tuition and fees for high school graduates.
