7 years ago
Maibec mill on track for expansion with new equipment
The Maibec lumber mill is expecting to increase its capacity thanks to new equipment being supported with loan backing from the Finance Authority of Maine.
Stories by Anthony Brino
7 years ago
Secretary of State tries to clear air on ranked choice voting
Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap spent an hour explaining the intricacies of the state’s new ranked choice voting system to a group of municipal clerks and interested citizens at Presque Isle’s Turner Memorial Library Monday afternoon.
7 years ago
Washburn joins local ‘opportunity zones’
Struggling with the loss of population and businesses, the town of Washburn and 13 other Aroostook County communities have been included in a new economic development program under the recent federal tax cut law.
7 years ago
Presque Isle man dies in motorcycle crash
A 42-year-old Presque Isle man died Sunday following a motorcycle crash on Reach Road.
7 years ago
Brush burning, high winds leads to Bridgewater grass fire
After a brush fire on Bootfoot Road led to a grass fire Saturday, the Bridgewater Fire Department is reminding residents to obtain a burn permit before burning.
7 years ago
Foster Grandparents Program seeks volunteers
A program connecting older adults with youth for mentoring and tutoring is looking for volunteers in Aroostook County.
7 years ago
Dollar General store breaks ground in Washburn
A new Dollar General store is under construction in Washburn, bringing another retail option and another taxpayer to the town.
7 years ago
MDOT doing roadwork in downtown Mars Hill this summer
The town of Mars Hill is gearing up for roadwork on Route 1 this summer with a project that includes the replacement of a drainage system that hasn’t been updated in more than half a century.
7 years ago
Francis Malcolm Science Center hosting open house
The Francis Malcolm Science Center is welcoming families to an open house this weekend, as director Larry Berz is spreading the word about appreciating and protecting the night sky.
7 years ago
Deboullie, Eagle Lake campsite proposals preview future considerations
The Maine Bureau of Public Lands is proposing small changes to campsites at the Deboullie and Eagle Lake Public Reserved Lands, and also looking ahead to broader conversations about northern Aroostook County’s public reserved lands in 2022.
