5 months ago
Old international bridge in Madawaska closing before new one opens on June 6
The old bridge will close at 8 a.m. on June 3, according to the U.S. General Services Administration.
State
5 months ago
Maine’s only public magnet school is ‘at the limit’ of its finances
A Legislative bill proposing regular budget increases for Maine’s only public magnet high school is unlikely to pass this year, forcing the school to explore new ways to generate revenue.
5 months ago
Long-awaited repairs begin on Route 1 through Presque Isle
Workers will repair and replace pavement on a 2.3-mile section of Route 1 starting near the University of Maine at Presque Isle and going north.
6 months ago
Legislature fails to fund Aroostook County drug court
The House did not act on this bill and many other measures because Gov. Janet Mills warned that the Legislature was pushing the state budget to a breaking point.
6 months ago
Fort Fairfield educator is Aroostook’s Teacher of the Year
A Fort Fairfield health instructor is Aroostook County’s Teacher of the Year for 2024.
6 months ago
New Houlton border patrol chief talks about his southern experience
In Del Rio, Texas, where he was acting chief patrol agent, Juan Bernal was responsible for 242 miles of border with Mexico and 2,000 agents.
7 months ago
Remoteness and spotty internet service hinder mental health care in Aroostook
The lack of help in Aroostook County can lead to tragic outcomes, as it did for Jacob Poitraw and Jacob Wood. Both were experiencing mental health episodes when they were shot and killed by police.
7 months ago
Pluto is back in orbit at the new state visitor information center in Houlton
The new center, located just a tenth of a mile off I-95 on North Street (Route 1) heading toward downtown Houlton in the Houlton Mall, will open its doors on April 1.
7 months ago
Houlton police chief warns of traffic delays and closed roads during eclipse
The eclipse committee wants to keep local residents aware of plans and decisions that may affect their daily routines over the four-day eclipse festival weekend.
7 months ago
Nearly $20 million in federal funding approved for St. John Valley road projects
As part of the bill, $10,400,000 will be used to reconstruct part of Route 161 from Cross Lake Township to New Canada and $8,000,000 will be used to reconstruct a portion of Route 161 in Fort Kent.
