12 hours ago

Aroostook school district that never rejected budget has now shot down 2

Tuesday’s outcome restarts the district’s budget process for a third time.

12 hours ago

Maine’s storm preparedness may suffer under National Weather Service cuts

Those cuts have apparently extended to Maine, a state that has seen its fair share of serious flooding and storms in recent years.

17 hours ago

ATV driver taken to hospital after colliding with vehicle in Cross Lake

Derrick Ouellette, deputy chief for North Lakes Fire and Rescue, said the incident occurred at 2037 Caribou Road.

2 days ago

Van Buren CONNECT space drawing statewide attendance

VAN BUREN, Maine — Van Buren’s new CONNECT space, where people can host meetings and classes both in-person and virtually, is already connecting with people across the state after opening just two months ago. Town officials during a recent council meeting commented that a June class hosted at the center had people logged on from […]

2 days ago

Presque Isle rededicates as ‘All-America City,’ relocates Veterans’ Corridor

Under the shadow of the Fourth of July on Friday, the city of Presque Isle celebrated America’s birthday by rededicating itself as a “All-America City,” a designation it first received from the National Civic League in 1966 that “went under the radar.” The National Civic League is a nonprofit organization that works to help advance […]

2 days ago

Fort Fairfield expects thousands for 78th Maine Potato Blossom Festival

Jane Towle, festival organizer, loves the thrill of people packing into the town and the boost they bring to the entire region.

2 days ago

Late blight danger lessens for potato crop

“Late-blight spore counts dropped sharply over the past week and there are still no confirmed cases in Maine,” Extension scientists said.

2 days ago

Aroostook lakes need more water quality monitor volunteers

Lake Stewards of Maine, a nonprofit focused on protecting Maine Lakes, will be hosting two volunteer training sessions in Aroostook County later this month.