1 year ago
Van Buren continues revitalization efforts with community-driven grant program
The Aroostook County town is just one of 17 communities in the country to receive a Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design grant.
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1 year ago
Longtime Caribou coach honored for 41 years of leadership
When Stephen Perreault was first asked to become Caribou’s middle school boys soccer coach in 1982, he knew nothing about the game.
1 year ago
Maine Community College System Board of Trustees convenes in Presque Isle
The Maine Community College System held its Board of Trustees meeting at Northern Maine Community College for the first time in several years.
1 year ago
Woodland meeting canceled after Select Board member resigns and another doesn’t show
The town’s Select Board is meeting Wednesday evening for an executive session to discuss a tax abatement request after the meeting postponed from Sept. 19 to Tuesday did not happen.
1 year ago
Aroostook educators and businesses look to immigrants to address workforce shortages
Educators and businesses from the Northern Maine Growth Initiative discussed what resources the group can put together for immigrant communities who are interested in moving to the region.
1 year ago
County houses of worship urged to plan ahead to deal with hate crimes
Maine’s rural houses of worship, like others nationwide, are increasingly vulnerable and need to be prepared to deal with threats of violence, experts said.
1 year ago
New Festival of Pumpkins event will support St. John Valley small businesses
Two St. John Valley entrepreneurs are hosting an event in which local businesses contribute decorated pumpkins full of gifts that are each entered into a raffle.
1 year ago
After state recognition, what comes next for the Mi’kmaq Nation?
The state’s recent recognition of the Mi’kmaq Nation’s right to self-govern now means the real work begins for the tribe.
1 year ago
Caribou City Council to consider funding high school track upgrades
RSU 39 officials proposed that the city contribute more than $160,000 to upgrade Caribou High School’s running track.
1 year ago
Maine DOT prepares for Phase II of the Presque Isle bypass project
Maine Department of Transportation has announced the planned construction schedule for the second stage of the Presque Isle bypass project to divert tractor trailer traffic from downtown.
