6 years ago
Teen driver tells police brakes failed before car crashed into Presque Isle home
An 18-year-old driver escaped major injuries Wednesday morning after his car crashed into an unoccupied home on Park Street in Presque Isle.
Stories by Anthony Brino
6 years ago
Aroostook State Park offers miles of cross-country ski, snowshoe trails
Coming off of a strong summer and fall season, Aroostook State Park is entering the winter recreation season with early snow and the likelihood of challenging ski trail maintenance.
6 years ago
Limestone chamber lauds accomplishments, plans more for 2019
Business leaders in Limestone are looking ahead to a range of opportunities for the community going into the new year, said Michelle Albert, president of the Limestone Chamber of Commerce.
6 years ago
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife exploring changes in use of live bait to protect trout
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants to hear from northern Maine’s fishing community about a proposed strategy to protect the state’s wild trout from the potential negative impacts of live bait.
6 years ago
Woodland’s Select Board tables plow truck consideration
Woodland Select Board members decided Monday night to delay a decision on whether to replace the town’s plow truck.
6 years ago
Aroostook Agency on Aging moving to new space
The Aroostook Agency on Aging will be starting the year 2019 in new headquarters at a larger space on Main Street in Presque Isle, with plans for new programs and technology that will boost its mission of helping older people live well and independently.
6 years ago
Maine legislators choose Rep. Stewart as Republican whip
House Rep. Trey Stewart, R-Presque Isle, will be serving as assistant minority leader in the Maine Legislature over the next two years and plans to collaborate across the political spectrum to address problems affecting northern Maine.
6 years ago
Fort Fairfield hires new officer, sets aside reserves
The town of Fort Fairfield has hired a new police officer and set aside more than $400,000 of surplus funds.
6 years ago
County Faces: Don Hanson of Washburn
Don Hanson has been teaching industrial arts at Washburn High School for a decade, long enough that some of his former students are now having kids of their own and commissioning projects for their families.
6 years ago
Standardized tests useful, but just another measure of progress, says administrator
The latest round of data from Maine’s standardized test system is helpful for educators and administrators, and is part of a range of factors for measuring progress, said Elaine Boulier, superintendent of two Aroostook County school districts.
