7 years ago
Presque Isle water manager eyes dry river, another well
This summer, Frank Kearney finds himself in a familiar routine, but one he’d rather not be in.
Stories by Anthony Brino
7 years ago
Saga involving vacant motel brings Ashland back to square one
Last winter was a good example of the strong demand for more lodging in the Ashland area to support four-season tourism, said Jared Carney
7 years ago
Fort Fairfield gears up for Blossom Festival
As potato plants start flowering, the town of Fort Fairfield is ready for the annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival starting Saturday, July 14.
7 years ago
Budget may allow Fort Fairfield to reduce mill rate
The Fort Fairfield Town Council has adopted a 2018-2019 budget that leaves the town in a good position, according to Town Manager Jim Risner.
7 years ago
Washburn Scouts expanding veterans memorial at town park
With the help of the Washburn Rotary, three Boy Scout members in Washburn will be working this summer to establish the new Washburn Area Veterans Park at the front of the town’s Story Hill Park.
7 years ago
Fire experts remind fireworks users to be safe, check ordinances
In the midst of celebrating Independence Day and summer in general, people enjoying their own fireworks should be sure to be safe and check with local fire departments, fire experts say.
7 years ago
Presque Isle celebrates new airline’s first take off
United Airlines made its inaugural departure from the newly-renamed Presque Isle International Airport Monday morning, starting a new service that Presque Isle leaders hope will bring opportunities for Aroostook County residents and businesses.
7 years ago
Daybreak service for memory patients looking to grow
The Aroostook Agency on Aging’s adult daybreak service is helping fill a need for those living with dementia and other cognitive impairments and their caregivers.
7 years ago
With state funding not expected in near future, MSAD 1 to reassess right-sizing
With state funding for new school construction likely not available until the mid-to-late 2020s, the Maine School Administrative District 1 community will have to have a conversation about ways to move forward
7 years ago
MDEA busts meth lab in Portage Lake
Officers arrested two people Tuesday afternoon for allegedly manufacturing methamphetamine in a Portage Lake home with a 2-year-old child, in what the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency reported is the 27th meth lab discovered this year.
