2 months ago
Land sailing at the former Loring Air Force Base continues to grow
Racers from New England and other states will take over Loring’s runways from Oct. 10-12 for the Blokart East Coast Championships.
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2 months ago
Presque Isle will proceed with Village Partnership Main street project
City councilors voted unanimously Oct. 2 to pursue a $27 million federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant through the MDOT’s Village Partnership Initiative.
2 months ago
$425 million federal grant revives Aroostook renewable energy project
The Aroostook Renewable Gateway is key in helping the state reach its 80 percent renewable energy goal by 2030.
2 months ago
Electric bicyclist in critical condition after Fort Kent crash
Lonnie Charette, 65, was riding southbound on an e-bike on Market Street at approximately 10:10 a.m. when the crash occurred.
2 months ago
Presque Isle shelves camping ordinance that would affect homeless
The ordinance was introduced in June after residents complained about people camping in public spaces. Many said it would unfairly target those who are homeless.
2 months ago
Limestone mill rate jumps significantly following Wednesday vote
The select board unanimously voted for a rate of 31.5 mills per $1,000 of property value, compared with 22.69 mills last year.
2 months ago
Drier growing season brings healthy Aroostook potato harvest
Consistent and far drier weather led to early planting, good growth and no saturated or rotting potatoes, local farmers reported.
2 months ago
Hancock Lumber to acquire Tiny Homes of Maine
The two family businesses have already signed a letter of intent prior to an anticipated closing of the deal at the end of the month.
2 months ago
Frenchville moving special town meeting to Oct. 16
The board of selectmen held a special meeting earlier this week to formally set the date to Oct. 9, but they were not able to do so because they did not have a quorum, or the minimum number of required members to sign the warrant.
2 months ago
Friendship woman donates 326 acres in Aroostook to land trust
The property donated by Donna Roggenthien is located roughly 15 miles north of Patten with nearly 12,500 feet fronting Rockabema Lake.
