1 year ago
Aroostook leads Maine counties where homes are most affordable
In northernmost Aroostook County, homes are affordable to households that made $25,000 less than the median household income measured between 2018 and 2022.
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1 year ago
EPA to start removing asbestos from Caribou steam plant soon
Asbestos abatement should take three to six months, but could be halted this winter if temperatures end up freezing the water that subcontractors need access to during the process
1 year ago
Madawaska officials to consider baby box proposal for abandoned infants
The idea was brought to selectmen in part because a woman was recently convicted of manslaughter for abandoning her infant in Frenchville in 1985.
1 year ago
Fort Kent gearing up for 34th annual Tour de la Vallee
The annual fundraising event that benefits the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund includes routes for runners, bicyclists, ATVs and motorcycles.
1 year ago
What it’s like for a County truck driver to battle a massive wildfire in Oregon
Chuck Jackman, a wildland contract firefighter with the Maine Forest Service for over 15 years, is currently on assignment with Maine Forest Service and New Hampshire Forest Service firefighters as an incident commander in eastern Oregon for the Cottage Grove Lane 1 fire that was caused by lightning.
1 year ago
4 new members join commission considering new Aroostook jail
County commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Todd Collins, Aroostook County district attorney; Heidi Rackliffe, director of programs at Aroostook County Action Program; Houlton Town Manager Jeremy Smith; and Caribou City Manager Penny Thompson to the jail commission
1 year ago
Fort Kent police arrest man on child pornography charges
Logan Lusardi, 23, who lives in the Fort Kent area, was arrested on Friday evening and charged with two counts of possession of sexually explicit material.
1 year ago
Interim manager wants a leader who will help Limestone keep its footing
Alan Mulherin has uncovered long-standing financial problems and helped elected officials combat a history of micromanaging town departments, all in pursuit of a more stable future.
1 year ago
Mawiomi marks 30 years of cultural celebrations for Mi’kmaq Nation
The annual Mawiomi has handed down the tribe’s most sacred traditions to its younger generations.
1 year ago
New bronze battle cross adorns Washburn veterans park
A six-foot-tall bronze battle cross is now in place at the park, honoring the 27 service members from Washburn, Wade and Perham who gave the ultimate sacrifice during wartime.
