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3 years ago

Aroostook County town split on Wolfden decision

MT. CHASE, Maine — In a 33-to-33 vote, half of the Mt. Chase voters attending a May 23 special town meeting voted to support a Canadian junior mining company’s non-binding proposal for the Pickett Mountain mining project and half rejected it.

3 years ago

Cub Scouts jump ahead in the ranks

FORT KENT, Maine — Hard work and dedication paid off for some local Cub Scouts who moved up in the ranks this weekend. Cub Scout Pack 189 celebrated a Blue and Gold Ceremony Saturday to recognize the achievements of dozens of youngsters with their eyes on community service and self-betterment. Cubs who earned the rank […]

3 years ago

Madawaska students and other residents clean up their town

MADAWASKA, Maine — Nearly 170 people, including the student body of Madawaska Middle/High School, town employees and Beautification Committee members, gathered under a gloomy northern Maine sky Wednesday to brighten their town with a widespread cleaning effort. “We got rained out but up until then everyone was working hard and honestly the town has a […]