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Cross Lake group plans virtual meeting on watershed plan

A virtual public meeting about the Cross Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, via Zoom, hosted by the Friends of Cross Lake.

Bill inspired by First Mile Brewing in Fort Kent becomes law

A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth to support small businesses in the food and beverage industry was signed into law by Gov. Janet T. Mills on March 17.

Caribou narrowly becomes Aroostook’s third Second Amendment sanctuary city

Caribou City Council narrowly voted in favor of becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary city on March 22. The resolution sends the message that the city is opposed to any unconstitutional restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms for its residents.

Houlton sets public hearing date on visitor center sale for April 12

The Houlton Town Council held its first meeting regarding the proposed sale of the Visitor Information Center, with a public hearing set to take place on April 12.

Fourth-generation farmer from The County elected president of National Potato Council

Growing up on his father’s potato farm in Cyr Plantation, Dominic LaJoie said he never could have imagined the size his family’s company, LaJoie Growers LLC, would reach. He also never planned on getting into politics.

Legislation would give state recognition to Kineo Band of Maliseets

A bill to grant state recognition for a second band of Maliseets could be complicated by larger conversations around sovereignty in Maine.

Maine slows spread of Emerald Ash Borer with continued ash movement restrictions

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Plant Health Program and Maine Forest Service announced that Maine is taking the next step to continue regulating the movement of ash wood material.

Caribou considers becoming state’s third Second Amendment Sanctuary city

Caribou City Council will consider declaring the city a Second Amendment Sanctuary during its next regular meeting March 8.

PI family law magistrate one of Gov. Mills’ nominees for Maine District Court

A Fort Fairfield family law magistrate has been named as one of Governor Janet Mills' six candidates for Maine District Court judge.

Jackson, Fecteau to host a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights teletown hall

Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford will hold a tele-town hall to discuss the COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Design needs prompt bluShift Aerospace to delay Loring rocket launch

bluShift Aerospace, an aerospace startup based in Brunswick, said Tuesday that plans to launch a 20-foot-tall, 14-inch-diameter prototype rocket at the Loring Commerce Center in Limestone have been delayed.

Ash borer spreads further in Maine

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service on Nov. 19 reported evidence of spread of emerald ash borer within regulated areas of Maine, including in Aroostook County.

Share Maine holiday cheer, not pests

Invasive pests can hitchhike in or on wreaths and holiday plants destined for friends and families or they can hide in or on firewood brought from another state or Maine location to light a holiday fire.

Warden Service seeks seasonal deputies

The Maine Warden Service is now hiring seasonal Deputy Game Wardens.

Secretary Dunlap notifies motorists of updated vehicle registration deadlines

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is advising motorists to be aware of vehicle registration deadlines, as Gov. Janet Mills has issued an updated executive order regarding those requirements, which had previously been altered in response to office closures due to the pandemic response.

NRCS offers opportunities to conserve deer in Aroostook, Washington counties

If you are interested in deer conservation, then this initiative is just for you. The 2021 deer initiative is focused on improving winter habitat conditions for white-tailed deer that occur within the northern limits of their range -- Aroostook and Washington counties.

Rise in U.S. COVID cases could keep border closed indefinitely

Until the U.S. can stem its rise in COVID-19 cases, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the plan is to keep the border between the two countries closed.

Previewing the electoral race for House District 145 in Aroostook

As the Nov. 3 election draws closer, Aroostook County residents must decide not only their choices for president, the Senate and Congress, but also for many local races, including the one for Maine House District 145.

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