2 years ago
Aroostook farmer says tainted broccoli could hurt the whole industry
The discovery of an illegal pesticide used at an Aroostook County broccoli farm has at least one producer worried the action could taint the industry.
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2 years ago
Houlton Water Company gets $1.7 million to upgrade key power transmission line
U.S. Congressionally directed funding will help the Houlton Water Co. upgrade a 40-year-old aging power transmission line.
2 years ago
Future uncertain for Houlton education center as students use remote learning
Town tax implications, a loss of educational opportunity and contract renewals were among concerns expressed during an information session Wednesday night regarding the Houlton Higher Education Center’s dwindling in-person enrollment and revenue losses.
2 years ago
Police chief cleared for using deadly force in 2021 shooting
Fort Fairfield Police Chief Matthew Cummings has been cleared in his use of deadly force during a 2021 incident in Presque Isle in which Shannon Wilcox died.
2 years ago
Woodland Select Board member owes more than $10,000 in back taxes
A Woodland Select Board member owes two years of unpaid taxes to the town.
2 years ago
JC Penney signs lease at Aroostook mall
Aroostook County’s only JC Penney store has signed a new two-year lease at the Aroostook Centre Mall, mall owner Dana Cassidy said.
2 years ago
Woodland residents approve town and school budgets at the annual meeting
After a four-month delay, Woodland residents approved increased budgets for both the town and local school district.
2 years ago
What is BigRock doing with all that money?
Northern Maine’s largest ski area is closing in on a $5.4 million improvement project goal thanks to new state funding and a quarter million in donations so far this year.
2 years ago
Madawaska appoints new police chief
Town officials have appointed Jamie Pelletier as Madawaska’s new police chief, according to a municipal press release.
2 years ago
Grant will expand program that turns food waste into healthy soil
The Central Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District will expand its local food scrap composting program with a $32,418 grant from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
