2 weeks ago
Northern lights could be visible in Maine this New Year’s Eve
The sun expelled two bursts of plasma that are hurtling toward Earth and are expected to arrive early this week, according NOAA.
State
2 months ago
Trump’s immigration strategy could jeopardize the migrant labor Maine farms rely on
While local farmers feel that the H-2A visa program is secure, some policy analysts warn of stricter approval thresholds for those applications under Project 2025 guidelines, which some believe is the blueprint for Trump’s second term.
2 months ago
Towns choose municipal, school leaders
Fort Fairfield residents elected two town councilors and two members of the SAD 20 school board.
2 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
5 months 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 […]
