6 years ago
High winds, blowing snow shut down roads, schools, businesses in County
Heavy winds and blowing snow led police agencies to close a number of roads throughout Aroostook County Tuesday, including parts of Route 1 and 11.
Stories by Anthony Brino
6 years ago
New thrift store opens in Mars Hill
Rex McLaughlin is bringing some new business to downtown Mars Hill and providing a market for old and used goods.
6 years ago
Collins tours Acme Monaco, highlights workforce, infrastructure needs
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins visited the Acme Monaco plant Tuesday to learn about one of Presque Isle’s manufacturing companies and some of the challenges for businesses and workers.
6 years ago
Riders injured in Portage, Caribou snowmobile crashes
Two snowmobilers in Aroostook County suffered injuries in in separate crashes Sunday and were treated at area hospitals.
6 years ago
State accepting input on emerald ash borer, gypsy moth quarantine proposals
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is in the midst of taking public comments on proposals aimed at stopping the spread of two forest pests — the gypsy moth and the emerald ash borer.
6 years ago
MSAD 45 preparing to hire administration team, plans harvest break vote in March
The MSAD 45 board of directors is starting the search for a superintendent and other administrators in anticipation of a possible end to a shared services contract with MSAD 1.
6 years ago
Central Aroostook Association closing County Box & Pallet
Citing increases in labor and lumber costs, the Central Aroostook Association is closing its County Box & Pallet business after nearly two decades.
6 years ago
County Faces: Larry Park of Presque Isle
Many people have spent a lot of time on land connected to Larry Park’s family.
6 years ago
MSAD 1 to hold off on right-sizing, seek less expensive school roof repair
The interim superintendent and former longtime leader of MSAD 1 has advised the board of directors to push back discussions of district right-sizing until a new permanent superintendent is in place.
6 years ago
Ashland police recover stolen trailer
Officers located a trailer stolen from an Ashland home in early February and expect to charge multiple people in connection with the theft, according to Sgt. Jarad Carney of the Ashland Police Department.
