3 weeks ago
Mi’kmaq Nation adopts stringent grant reporting after federal audit
The audit showed the tribe needed to improve its documentation of projects included in a total of $4,359,339 in federal grants.
State, National and World News
3 months ago
Gov. Mills proclaims July ‘Lakes Appreciation Month’ in Maine
Gov. Janet Mills has officially proclaimed July to be “Lakes Appreciation Month” in the state of Maine. The proclamation recognizes the immense value our lakes bring to us, from recreational resources to drinking water sources to habitat for much of Maine’s wildlife. And it encourages, “all citizens to take a moment to appreciate Maine’s lakes […]
3 months ago
Weather causes balloonists who took off in Maine to land in Canada
The weather conditions would have required them to fly at a higher than anticipated altitude, which would have meant jettisoning more of their ballast than planned.
3 months ago
Balloonists take off from Presque Isle bound for Europe
If successful, it will be the first open basket hydrogen balloon to cross the Atlantic.
3 months ago
Trans-Atlantic balloon flight to take off from Presque Isle Friday night
The Torabhaig Atlantic Explorer flight is scheduled to take off from property owned by local photographer Paul Cyr around 10 p.m.
4 months ago
Clark elected to the National Association of Development Organizations Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Robert Clark, executive director of Northern Maine Development Commission in Caribou, was recently elected to the National Association of Development Organizations Board of Directors for the 2024-26 term. Clark represents the Eastern region on the 66-member board. The NADO Board of Directors oversees the association’s budget and operations and develops policy on […]
7 months ago
Here’s what happens if it rains during the eclipse in Maine
With tens of thousands of visitors expected to gather in parts of Maine to view the eclipse, planners in Houlton and beyond are taking precautions with the expectation the weather will be less than stellar.
1 year ago
Madawaska street at new port of entry gets local name
A street that runs through Madawaska’s new land port of entry will be named Four Corners Crossing.
1 year ago
Janet Mills gets mixed reaction from ag groups over farm bill veto
Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of a bill to give farmworkers minimum wage elicited different reactions from two of Maine’s agricultural powerhouses.
2 years ago
Northern Maine Republican candidates discuss need for change at grand opening of campaign office in Fort Kent
The need for change in Augusta was the primary focus of Republican candidates who spoke at a grand opening of the Fort Kent party headquarters on Friday, Sept. 23.
