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Free tax preparation program continues to benefit Aroostook County residents

A partnership among the United Way of Aroostook, the County Federal Credit Union, and Aroostook CA$H Coalition is now in its 7th year and expects to help thousands of people through free tax preparation assistance.

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Nor’easter on track to dump up to two feet of snow Saturday night, Sunday

When Ruth Christian of Houlton first heard about the potential for a nor’easter this weekend, she hoped that the storm track would veer from its predicted path.

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Aroostook County Crime Stoppers Crime of the Month: January 2019

On July 19, 2018, new residents from another state arrived at their recently purchased home on the West Road in New Sweden. Prior to leaving their home state they had shipped several separate packages via a national shipping company.

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MSAD 1 board reinstates harvest break, accepts superintendent’s resignation

The MSAD 1 board of directors voted to reinstate a three week harvest break for high school students Wednesday, while superintendent Brian Carpenter resigned from his post effective Jan. 18.

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Weekend storm could dump up to 20 inches of snow on parts of Maine

Anyone who has Martin Luther King Day off on Monday will likely spend it clearing away between 10 and 20 inches of snow from an expected nor’easter, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou.

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Police investigating two-vehicle crash near Presque Isle High School

Local police responded Thursday morning to a two-vehicle crash near Presque Isle High School.

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Trask earns Counsel Award

Justice Andrew Mead, associate justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, hosted the 2018 Katahdin Counsel Award Ceremony this fall at the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor.

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Presque Isle police investigating three vehicle crash on Parsons Street

The Presque Isle Police Department is currently investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday evening on Parson Street in Presque Isle.

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Officials mull ways to boost ridership at PI airport

Six months into United Airlines’ new air service to Newark, Presque Isle officials are optimistic about its future but are looking for opportunities to increase ridership.

2 days ago

Houlton, Presque Isle McDonald’s unveils reading corners for youngsters

In an effort to foster more interaction between parents and children, three McDonald’s restaurants in northern Maine have opened reading corners in their establishments.

2 days ago

Weather service warns of potential for snow squalls

National Weather Service forecasters warn residents of northern Maine of the potential for dangerous snow squalls Wednesday afternoon into early evening, including during the evening commute.

2 days ago

Aroostook Agency on Aging lands $20,000 for new office

With a $20,000 donation from Katahdin Trust Company, the Aroostook Agency on Aging is on its way toward meeting fundraising goals for its new Aging and Disability Resource Center.

2 days ago

Lions close out holidays

On Sunday, Jan. 6, the Mapleton Lions Club closed the area’s Christmas season as club members took down the Christmas lights on Mapleton’s Main Street.

3 days ago

First section of Presque Isle bypass to open this summer

The first section of the Presque Isle bypass is almost complete, while the second and longer section won’t be starting construction until at least 2021, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.

3 days ago

Aroostook restaurants offer free meal to those affected by shutdown

As the longest shutdown in U.S. history drags on, a pair of businesses in Aroostook are hoping to ease the burden on those impacted by it.

3 days ago

MSAD 1 teachers, staffers air concerns in survey

A survey of employees of Maine School Administrative District 1 shows a range of concerns among teachers and other employees.

4 days ago

UMPI opens new training center for medical laboratory technician students

The University of Maine at Presque Isle recently held a grand opening for a training center that aims to help students in the medical laboratory technology program gain even more real-life skills before heading into the workforce.

4 days ago

Mars Hill news and notes (week of January 16, 2019)

The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Jan. 8 at the Aroostook Health Center. The guest speaker was Paul Towle with Aroostook Partnership.