2 years ago
New owner, town officials save Fort Kent bookstore from closure
Jamie Pelletier, who worked at the store for about two years, bought the business with a $50,000 loan from the Fort Kent Revolving Loan Fund.
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2 years ago
Northern Maine Soapbox Derby winners earn spots in international race in Ohio
Nine-year-old stock driver Aiden Cyr of Littleton and 15-year-old super stock driver Addyson Lynds of Houlton took the top state prizes in Maine’s only surviving soap box race. (Andrew Mooers photo)
2 years ago
United Airlines seeks to keep Presque Isle airport contract after feds choose JetBlue
United requested that the DOT rescind its decision, claiming that federal leaders gave unfair weight to city officials’ preference for JetBlue and did not consider potential negative effects on local passengers.
2 years ago
Proposed changes to state fishing rules affect some Aroostook waters
The public will be able to weigh in on proposed changes to fishing rules for some of Maine’s lakes and ponds during a hearing in July.
2 years ago
Midsommar carries on community traditions in New Sweden
For the first time in several years, Midsommar began with sunshine instead of rain showers. The weather was fitting for the holiday, which originated in Sweden as a celebration of the summer solstice.
2 years ago
Houlton seeks legal costs from resident who sued town over FOAA request
Craig Harriman requested access to town government records relevant to the installation of 50 surveillance cameras, the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the cameras, and the policies and procedures regarding the cameras’ data.
2 years ago
Thousands expected for Houlton’s Midnight Madness on July 3
The annual event has transformed over the years from a downtown shopping experience to a packed street fair with entertainment, food, vendors and fireworks.
2 years ago
Madawaska residents approve budget, ordinances during annual town meeting
This year’s $8,146,900 tax commitment is the same amount as the previous year. Interim Town Manager Dan Foster said this year’s budget will almost certainly lead to a slight decrease in the mill rate.
2 years ago
EPA will begin cleanup of Caribou’s former steam plant in early July
Like other Maine cities and towns with contaminated former industrial sites, Caribou hopes to one day fill the space with businesses, housing and more recreational areas.
2 years ago
County residents question Versant Power about higher utility rates
Massive coastal storms and increasing solar project subsidies are the major cost drivers of the coming rate increases, along with support of Efficiency Maine, according to utility officials.
