Bargaining team members for the A.R. Gould nurses (from left) Morgan Flewelling, Berta McDonald, Lori McPherson and Nicole Bridges on May 1. The group ratified a new contract on July 6. (File: Paul Bagnall | The Star-Herald)

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Presque Isle nurses ratify new contract

Unionized registered nurses at A.R. Gould Memorial Hospital in Presque Isle ratified a new four-year contract Thursday.

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Limestone residents pass school budget despite concerns over costs

LIMESTONE, Maine — Despite a likely mill rate increase, Limestone residents voted to pass their school budget as proposed Thursday evening.

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City councilors approve budget and lower tax rate

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle City Council approved the annual tax commitment for this year and previewed the new city website during its meeting Wednesday night, July 5.

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Fort Fairfield police arrest 4 people allegedly involved with drug trafficking ring

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Police in Fort Fairfield have arrested four people allegedly involved in a drug trafficking ring.

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Midway and demo derby were big draws at the Houlton Agricultural Fair

HOULTON, Maine — A bit of Sunday afternoon drizzle didn’t stop the crowds from packing into the Houlton Agricultural Fair for the Demolition Derby and Midway treats.

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Community garden leader wants to inspire folks to get planting

CARIBOU, Maine — When people enter the Caribou Community Garden, Laura Bagley knows they’ll be doing more than just digging in the dirt.

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Presque Isle celebrates Independence Day in its own way

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Instead of a traditional parade and fireworks display, the Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954 hosts its annual Fourth of July Community Celebration in Riverside Park.

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Limestone draws in large crowd for 4th of July parade and festivities

LIMESTONE, Maine — For many, Limestone was the best place to be on this year’s Fourth of July. As the annual parade drew near, hundreds of people parked along Main Street, enjoying treats from food trucks and shopping at local vendors. People cheered as members of Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Border Patrol and Maine […]