3 years ago
How Maine’s child care subsidy rules are hurting providers
Maine’s child care providers operate on razor thin margins. When state subsidies are late and reimbursement rates are below charges, the financial loss is devastating.
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3 years ago
ACAP scrambles to get applicants through before home energy assistance funds run out
A federally funded program through the Maine Housing Authority used to supplement the high cost of heating is running out of money for this year.
3 years ago
Planning meetings for Van Buren, Madawaska downtowns postponed
Village planning meetings set for Jan. 24 in Van Buren and Jan. 25 in Madawaska have been canceled and will need to be rescheduled.
3 years ago
Aroostook County is one step closer to getting a drug treatment court
The Maine Legislative Judiciary Committee voted in support of making substance use disorder treatment programs like drug court, available throughout the state and accessible to residents in rural areas.
3 years ago
More EV chargers coming to Aroostook thanks to $15 million federal grant
In total, 582 EV chargers will be installed at more than 70 sites in 63 Maine cities and towns, according to an announcement from Gov. Janet Mills’ administration.
3 years ago
The Madawaska-Edmundston bridge is nearly finished
MADAWASKA, Maine — Cars and trucks should be traveling internationally via the new Madawaska-Edmundston bridge by the end of the year if there are no delays in completing two ports of entry. Woolwich-based contractor Reed and Reed Senior Superintendent Greg Letourneau, who is overseeing construction of the new span, said Wednesday that work is slightly […]
3 years ago
Fort Kent to host meeting on improving Aroostook highway connections
A group of state, county and local officials will meet in Fort Kent to discuss options for improving highway connections throughout Aroostook County.
3 years ago
Maine DOT prepares for Phase II of the Presque Isle bypass project
Maine Department of Transportation has announced the planned construction schedule for the second stage of the Presque Isle bypass project to divert tractor trailer traffic from downtown.
3 years ago
Madawaska-Edmundston bridge to be closed for 2 extra days
The Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge will remain closed an additional two days, the Maine Department of Transportation announced Monday.
3 years ago
Aroostook County could be sitting on a tourism treasure
A St. John Valley roadway and a bike route connecting Bangor to Allagash could bring tourism gold to Aroostook County if more people knew about them. The St. John Valley/Fish River National Scenic Byway and the U.S. Bike Route 501 were federally designated about two years ago. The byway pays tribute to northern Maine’s Acadian […]
