Canadian firm pays $240K for violations at Aroostook mill
Daaquam allegedly committed several violations of Maine law and the terms of its permits, including improper wastewater handling.
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Canadian company could pay $240K for Aroostook lumber mill violations
A company that owned a Masardis sawmill until January could pay $240,000 in fines for violating state environmental regulations, including improper handling of wastewater. Daaquam Lumber, owned by Groupe Lebel and Bois Daaquam of Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, has been accused of multiple violations in a consent agreement issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The […]
Flooding closes roads in southern Aroostook
Bancroft Road between South Bancroft and Wytopitlock remained closed due to flooding.
Police still looking for clues in 5 Aroostook unsolved homicides
These cases, including three in the small Route 11 town of Masardis, are among Maine’s 71 unsolved homicides, according to Maine State Police.
Keith H. MacDonald
Keith H. MacDonald, 86, entered into rest peacefully Monday, November 5, 2018, following a brief illness.
Masardis woman moving ahead with plans to build convenience store
LouAnne Deabay is ready to start building Mama Lou’s convenience store on Route 11 in Masardis, with plans to open in January.
Mill pays tuition, reaps skilled worker
Maibec Lumber, looking for new ways to find skilled employees, is cultivating the “grow your own” approach.
Mill earns safety nod
Maibec Lumber Inc. recently received renewal of its safety certification from the Maine Department of Labor.
Forest Service welcomes newest rangers
The Maine Forest Service welcomed two new forest rangers — Carson Hartman and Chris McIntyre — during a swearing-in ceremony held in December. Hartman’s duties will keep him on the ground patrolling the Clayton Lake area of Aroostook County, while McIntyre’s job will be as a pilot based out of Ashland.
Masardis Trading Post destroyed by fire
The loss of any business affects the community it serves, but when it’s a small-town general store, the loss can be devastating. That’s the case following a fire the evening of Jan. 1 that claimed the Masardis Trading Post, located on Route 11