11 hours ago
Madawaska approves $29K to replace failed emergency radio equipment
The equipment will ensure that ambulance workers can effectively communicate while responding to emergencies in remote locations.
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12 hours ago
Health Services Foundation to move out of Houlton hospital
The nonprofit has raised millions for healthcare through events such as a holiday festival of trees and an annual golf tournament.
13 hours ago
Aroostook opioid group wants stricter rules for settlement spending
Aroostook County Commissioners voted in May to spend $209,198 to hire a sheriff’s deputy for a one-year pilot program.
13 hours ago
How opioid settlement funds have been distributed across Maine
Maine is expected to receive about $261 million from settlement agreements through 2038 to address the opioid crisis. The funds come from national litigation against pharmaceutical companies for their roles in the distribution of billions of highly addictive opioids over a decade that fueled the nation’s addiction epidemic. Maine was originally expected to receive $230 […]
18 hours ago
Blaze destroys Cross Lake shed
The fire started in a shed at 2297 Caribou Road, Chief Darren Woods said
2 days ago
Makers of one of Maine’s hottest sauces grow sales by cutting retailers
In just a few years, they’ve taken the venture from a hobby to a living. But then they made a surprising decision.
2 days ago
Roadwork taking shape on Presque Isle bypass
Road and bridge construction has started on Phase II of the Presque Isle bypass. This second portion of the roadway will stretch 6.17 miles from Conant Road to Route 1 just outside Westfield, connecting to the existing 1.7-mile piece between Fort and Conant roads. The Maine Department of Transportation project will divert heavy truck traffic […]
2 days ago
Jupiter moon returns to orbit in Maine Solar System Model
The Maine Solar System Model has garnered attention — and tourists — for more than 25 years.
2 days ago
Quirky northern Maine takeout brings urban fare to The County
Nestled into a stretch of a Route 1 dining-out desert is a quirky new takeout that’s bringing New England’s spicy urban fare north.
3 days ago
International Food Festival will unite 31 nations in Aroostook
Houlton’s fifth annual International Food Festival on Saturday will present foods from 31 nations.
