County Politics

1 year ago

Presque Isle council says search for a new city manager is going better than expected

City council members said five people have applied for the position in the week and a half since it was posted with Municipal Resources Inc. Previous city manager Martin Puckett resigned from his position after 11 years to take a job as executive director at the Central Aroostook Association, which helps people with disabilities.

1 year ago

Four vying for three seats on Houlton School Board

Long-time school board member Susan McLaughlin is seeking her third three-year term. Incumbent Michelle L. Henderson, elected to a one-year term in 2022, is seeking a three-year term in this year’s election. Write-in candidates Gary Lovell and Richard Tarr are competing for the remaining three-year seat.

1 year ago

Three vie for a seat on Fort Fairfield Town Council

Among other items on the ballot, Fort Fairfield residents will elect a new member of the town council on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Robert Kilcollins, Shane McGillan and Chris Perkins are running for one open seat on the council.