2 years ago

Ashland receives $500,000 in grants to help develop a wood products mill

A northern Maine town has been awarded $1 million in grants to help bring a new wood products mill to the area.

2 years ago

Maine leaders say they won’t tolerate neo-Nazi paramilitary camp in Springfield

News of a nationally known neo-Nazi setting up a training ground in Springfield spurred a Maine senator to call on top law enforcement officials to intervene and a sheriff to call for federal agencies to step up.

2 years ago

How Mainers can get a break when caring for ailing loved ones

Caregiving is a full-time job, and without some kind of assistance, burnout happens. Respite for ME aims to provide extra help to people before that occurs.

2 years ago

Aroostook County sheriff retires to help run popular Presque Isle restaurant

Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen is retiring to go into the restaurant business.

2 years ago

Madawaska is replacing aging equipment

Madawaska board OKs buying a new forklift and a new street sweeper and using equipment reserve funds to fix a municipal payloader.

2 years ago

Former NASCAR driver Andy Santerre brings mobile racing museum to Northern Maine Fair

The dwindling number of car race tracks — down to four in Maine — has made the mission of the Maine Motorsports Mobile Museum all the more important to the racing community.

2 years ago

Demolition Derby draws hundreds on the final day of the Northern Maine Fair

About 31 vehicles participated in the Demolition Derby on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds.

2 years ago

Lake homes overtaking camps on northern Aroostook lakes

An influx of people are buying camps and lake homes in northern Aroostook County since the COVID-19 pandemic made working remotely common and the demand for real estate in Maine has been on the rise.