1 year ago
Van Buren approves slightly lower mill rate
Property taxes will see a slight reduction this year, as council last night approved a mill rate of 20.5 — a 0.25 reduction from last year’s mill rate of 20.75.
Stories by Chris Bouchard
1 year ago
2 St. John Valley libraries receive remote work grants
Fort Kent Public Library and Long Lake Public Library in St. Agatha received $100,000 and $9,000, respectively, to help accommodate remote workers.
1 year ago
Madawaska street at new port of entry gets local name
A street that runs through Madawaska’s new land port of entry will be named Four Corners Crossing.
1 year ago
Legendary former coach giving back to Fort Kent athletes
Retired coach Terre Carpenter, founder of Fort Kent Community High School’s soccer programs, has established a scholarship program for athletes who participate in the sports he coached.
1 year ago
Van Buren takes delivery of 3 EV charging stations
Charging stations are coming to Van Buren courtesy of a $291,000 grant from Efficiency Maine.
1 year ago
Acadian festival going strong after 45 years
Spotty weather didn’t stop hundreds from coming out to Madawaska’s 45th annual Acadian Festival, which featured several events centered around Acadian French culture.
1 year ago
Van Buren’s revitalization momentum attracts state and national money
With word spreading about Van Buren’s revitalization efforts, more statewide and national organizations are stepping up to give the Aroostook County border town a boost.
1 year ago
Madawaska is replacing aging equipment
Madawaska board OKs buying a new forklift and a new street sweeper and using equipment reserve funds to fix a municipal payloader.
1 year ago
Lake homes overtaking camps on northern Aroostook lakes
An influx of people are buying camps and lake homes in northern Aroostook County since the COVID-19 pandemic made working remotely common and the demand for real estate in Maine has been on the rise.
1 year ago
Hundreds come out for Van Buren’s ‘Christmas in July’ festival
Hundreds came out for Van Buren’s first-ever “Christmas in July” festival, which featured live music, food, a craft fair and activities like cornhole, bounce houses and boat rides.
