1 year ago
Loring officials granted more time to respond to water rate hike complaint
The Maine PUC opened an initial investigation into the complaint in early November.
News
1 year ago
Houlton Festival of Trees is gearing up for Friday with tons of treasures
Organizers are hoping that this year’s event will raise more than last year’s whopping $95,000.
1 year ago
Aroostook town took painful steps to claw its way back from $1M debt
Property taxes rose and departments made harsh cuts. Along the way, leaders needed to regain the trust of disenchanted residents.
1 year ago
Ashland hires Fort Kent native as new police chief
Fort Kent native Christopher Cyr replaced former chief Cyr Martin beginning Nov. 1.
1 year ago
Aroostook woman takes winter gear to hurricane ravaged NC mountain town
Katie Sloat, along with her two children Clara and Avery Bither, and family friend Megan Fitzpatrick of Hodgdon, made the 18-hour trek to the North Carolina mountains to deliver winter coats, hats, gloves and blankets.
1 year ago
Fort Kent hires new public works director
Chad Pelletier officially starts as director at the beginning of 2025 with an annual salary of roughly $76,100.
1 year ago
New co-op brings County artisans to Presque Isle’s Main Street
So far, the shop at 493 Main St. features 11 Aroostook County artisans.
1 year ago
Nordic Heritage Outdoor Center will close next month
Declining use and rising operating costs prompted the decision, according to the Portland-based Libra Foundation, which funds the center’s operations.
1 year ago
Presque Isle TV station will no longer produce local morning newscast
WAGM will rely on its Bangor counterpart, WABI, to produce a morning news program, but will continue to produce its own evening news at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
1 year ago
Madawaska lowers mill rate during special meeting
For a home valued at $150,000 in Madawaska, this would result in $3,450 in annual property taxes. It would also mean a $360 reduction in property taxes over the previous year.
