1 year ago
Heavy voter turnout across Aroostook County marks election
Voters from the St. John Valley to Houlton showed they are motivated to help shape the future of their country, state and local municipalities.
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1 year ago
Aroostook County pitches plan for opioid settlement money
There have been 362 nonfatal and 28 fatal overdoses in Aroostook so far in 2024, compared with 485 nonfatal and 69 fatal in 2023.
1 year ago
Aging Aroostook railway bridges await funding for repairs
Two bridges are in Frenchville, and the others are in Fort Kent, Nashville Plantation and Dyer Brook, according to Damian Veilleux, a spokesperson for the Maine Department of Transportation.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year ago
University of Southern Maine dean’s list
GORHAM – The University of Southern Maine would like to congratulate students named to the spring 2024 dean’s list. Aroostook County honorees are Michael Cyr, Jordan Duplessie, and Ciara Richards of Caribou; Franesca Armstrong of Easton; Matthew Picard of Fort Kent; Jennah Brooks of Island Falls; Lucas Matheson of Ludlow; Emily Straez of Mapleton; Mason […]
1 year ago
Presque Isle man joins Maine Community Foundation board
The Maine Community Foundation recently welcomed four new members to its board of directors. They will begin their first term in September.
1 year ago
Fort Fairfield residents voice concerns about border station construction
As the proposed land port of entry project takes shape, a resident who wants to maintain access to her home and others who worry the border will be closed for an extended period questioned federal leaders.
1 year ago
14 US Senators ask CDC to halt new border regulations for dogs
The senators, including Maine’s Susan Collins, said that constituents in their states are concerned about the burdensome effects of this rule and they are asking the CDC to allow time for more public comment.
