1 year ago
Aroostook is Maine’s biggest creator of farm food waste, study finds
In total food waste from 15 categories, Aroostook is second only to Cumberland County, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
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1 year ago
Old news notices
You’ve undoubtedly used newspapers in your genealogical research for articles on major life events such as marriages or obituaries. But there’s more to be found in newspapers than these. The smallest of items can reveal what was happening in your ancestor’s life. I’m referring to legal notices.
1 year ago
Aroostook fire chiefs worry proposed federal regulations would strain departments
The updated standards would create mandatory timeframes for replacing firefighting gear and equipment and require firefighters to undergo extensive medical exams and take part in a physical fitness program.
1 year ago
NMCC graduates 178 in Presque Isle
Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle celebrated 178 graduates during its 59th commencement ceremony on Saturday.
1 year ago
Land sailing racers enjoy the runways at former Loring air base
Though the runs are timed, racers say they come as much for the fun and camaraderie as they do for breaking records.
1 year ago
Maine supreme court hears sentencing appeal of mother in baby manslaughter case
Lee Ann Daigle, 60, argued that her sentence was illegal because the court used current sentencing guidelines instead of adhering to the 1985 guidelines.
1 year ago
Fort Fairfield educator is Aroostook’s Teacher of the Year
A Fort Fairfield health instructor is Aroostook County’s Teacher of the Year for 2024.
1 year ago
It’s ‘All in the Timing’ for these Broadway teens
Broadway Kids in The County is presenting the first play in the new Broadway Teens series, which features six local young adults as they perform four scenes from David Ives’ “ALL IN THE TIMING” on June 7-8 with both shows at 7 p.m. at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
1 year ago
Mother convicted of manslaughter in abandoned baby case appeals sentence
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will hear oral arguments Thursday in the sentencing appeal of a woman convicted in the manslaughter death of her newborn daughter in 1985.
1 year ago
Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 8, 2024
75 Years Ago – May 12, 1949
Getting started on the Birds Eye-Snider plant — Workmen prepare forms for the cement pouring and start of construction on the large concrete and brick building at the Birds Eye-Snider plant in Caribou.
