2 months ago
There’s more to Aroostook farms than potatoes
Statewide, agricultural products were worth $870 million in 2022, and a third of that — $291 million — came from The County.
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3 months ago
Fort Kent chief retires after fighting fires for more than 60 years
Ed Endee began his career at age 17 as a volunteer firefighter in Windsor, Connecticut.
3 months ago
Houlton Farms Dairy will stop producing milk
Citing increased costs of production and supplies, as well as declining milk sales, the dairy will cut out its white milk line near the end of September.
3 months ago
What happened after a dog ate rabies vaccine packets scattered in Houlton
Starting in mid-August, USDA Wildlife Services crews dropped 384,000 rabies vaccines by ground and air across Aroostook and Penobscot Counties as part of the annual program.
3 months ago
Engineers share options for Presque Isle’s Main Street improvements
Leaders for the Maine Department of Transportation’s Village Partnership Initiative project updated businesses and residents this week.
3 months ago
Growing auto parts business opens new location in Presque Isle
Coastal Auto Parts/NAPA Auto Parts recently moved from the corner of Park and Main streets to a new, larger building at 211 Main, next to Griffeth Ford Lincoln.
3 months ago
Couple sue bank, real estate company over Caribou home foreclosure
David and Sandy Marrett, who live in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, are seeking undisclosed compensatory damages for financial losses and emotional distress as well as punitive damages.
3 months ago
An anti-government group is recruiting in northern Maine
Tactical Civics has been listed as an extremist anti-government group by the Southern Poverty Law Center since 2023, when it saw the organization forming new branches around the country,
3 months ago
Balloons soar over Presque Isle during festival
A total of 16 balloons came from as far away as England and Florida for the annual event.
3 months ago
Madawaska residents want their McDonald’s restaurant back
Anyone interested in starting a franchise will need to undergo a training program that can take up to a year, according to McDonald’s online franchising resources.
