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Presque Isle man sentenced for part on methamphetamine trafficking in northern Maine

Another person from Presque Isle has been sentenced in federal court for his part in a plan to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine throughout northern and central Maine.

City council approves ride hailing services, courtesy vehicles at PI airport

Presque Isle councilors unanimously approved two different measures Wednesday evening that will allow for more vehicle services at the Presque Isle International Airport.

PI councilors to establish working group to address city taxi cab issues

After addressing recent customer complaints about local taxi operators, the Presque Isle City Council voted Wednesday evening to discuss how to improve taxi services within the city.

Popular Houlton Rotary E-Waste event will not be held this year

Discarding old electronics can be an expensive proposition for people as most area landfills charge a fee for these items due to the harmful effects they have on the environment.

County runners tackle Caribou Alumni race

The 17th annual Under the Lights Alumni/Community Cross Country Race drew a solid group of runners to Caribou High School Friday, Aug. 20.

Houlton, East Grand, Region Two schools make masks mandatory for start of school year

Face coverings will once again be mandatory for all students and staff in both the Houlton and Danforth school districts, as well as the Region Two School of Applied Technology, at least to start the new school year.

Smaller crowd comes out for 5th annual Walk Like MADD event

A smaller than average group showed up Saturday for the 5th annual Walk Like MADD event as just under 30 people took part in this year’s event.

Masons donate new benches around Boy with the Leaking Boot statue

Pierce Park, the location of one of Houlton’s signature landmarks, is getting new benches for visitors who come to see the Boy with the Leaking Boot statue.

Fort Fairfield approves tax abatement for former ReEnergy plant, swears in police chief

The Fort Fairfield Town Council approved a tax abatement for the former ReEnergy biomass plant, swore in their new police chief and received updates regarding federal COVID-19 funds and broadband efforts during their most recent meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Island Falls weighs next steps after failed sewer system vote

The town's Board of Selectmen discussed the potential fallout Wednesday, Aug. 19, from town residents’ resounding vote against the board’s proposal to pursue funding for a public sewer system.

Easton town manager attributes mill rate increase to recent revaluation

When residents of Easton receive tax bills in the coming weeks, some might notice an increase in payments compared to last year, Town Manager Jim Gardner said Tuesday, Aug.17.

Henderson Memorial softball event honors slain soldier

Friends and family of SFC Aaron Henderson gathered once again at Houlton Community park for three full days of softball, while remembering their fallen hero.

Lightning strikes Monticello home

A family of four was able to escape their home after a brief, but powerful storm Monday morning ignited a fire at 170 Wotton Road in Monticello.

Houlton’s Riverfront Trail to be expanded

Houlton’s Riverfront Park hiking trail will be doubling in size thanks to the efforts of a passionate volunteer group.

Fort Fairfield voters start budget referendum proceedings

Hundreds of Fort Fairfield registered voters have signed a referendum petition aimed at curtailing town spending on administration, recreation and EMS and fire services, following the passage of a nearly $7 million town budget.

Legislators hope to make northern Maine a hub of renewable power exports

Most of northern Maine, including a large portion of Aroostook and part of Washington counties, is an energy island that is dislocated from the rest of the northeastern power grid, ISO New England.

Limestone Community School staying red until Jan. 4

Citing daily spikes in Aroostook County COVID-19 cases, Limestone Community School Principal Ben Lothrop announced via the school’s social media page that the school would remain in the red or remote learning model until Jan. 4.

Downed trees cause power outage

Downed trees on the Canadian side of the border resulted in a large power outage for Houlton residents Tuesday afternoon.

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