1 year ago
Fort Kent seeks public input for downtown street safety, accessibility
Fort Kent residents will have a chance to voice their concerns and hopes for downtown street improvements.
Stories by Chris Bouchard
1 year ago
Madawaska American Legion raises awareness of homeless veterans
The Madawaska Middle/High School Band and American Legion Post #147 paid a special visit to the veterans at Country Village Estates on Thursday morning, honoring their service and sacrifice with music and heartfelt speeches while raising awareness of veteran homelessness.
1 year ago
Madawaska church to reopen later this month after vandalism incident
A reopening event is set for 6 p.m. on Nov. 30 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, where Bishop Robert Deeley will attend for a Mass of reparation.
1 year ago
Van Buren sees lower than average voter turnout
Van Buren Town Clerk Jessica Cyr said on Tuesday that turnout had been pretty slow compared to previous years. She said that usually voter traffic picks up between noon and 1 p.m., and then again from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., but at 12:30 there were not as many people showing up compared to past years.
1 year ago
Grand Isle man airlifted to Bangor hospital after being struck by vehicle
The accident occurred at roughly 5:15 p.m. on Sunday on Route 1, or Main Street, in Grand Isle. Matthew Dionne, 29, of Grand Isle was struck by a Grey 2013 Toyota Venza driven by Steven York, 54, of Caribou.
1 year ago
Madawaska bridge to Canada will close for 3 days this week
The Madawaska-Edmundston Bridge, which connects Maine and New Brunswick, will be closed to daytime vehicle traffic from Tuesday to Thursday this week, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.
1 year ago
Rustic Treasures brings unique boutique offerings to Van Buren
From women’s fashion, holiday decorations, candles, and wall ornaments adorned with inspirational quotes, newly-opened Rustic Treasures boutique store has plenty to offer.
1 year ago
Eagle Lake receives additional $750,000 grant for water and sewer upgrades
Eagle Lake recently received an additional $750,000 grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission to upgrade its sewer system.
1 year ago
Aroostook second-grader receives state honor for saving her brother’s life
Dr. Levesque Elementary School second-grader Bella Martin was surprised with a statewide honor during a Thursday pep rally at the Wisdom Middle-High School gym.
1 year ago
The Madawaska-Edmundston bridge is nearly finished
MADAWASKA, Maine — Cars and trucks should be traveling internationally via the new Madawaska-Edmundston bridge by the end of the year if there are no delays in completing two ports of entry. Woolwich-based contractor Reed and Reed Senior Superintendent Greg Letourneau, who is overseeing construction of the new span, said Wednesday that work is slightly […]
