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President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash with Leroy McKenzie, commander of American Legion District 17 and the Smart Soucie Post 176 in Eagle Lake. (Courtesy photo)
1 year ago

American Legion names Jackson Legislator of the Year

AUGUSTA, Maine – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, was honored with the American Legion’s 2023 Legislator of the Year Award at the organization’s annual state convention. The award recognizes Jackson’s longstanding commitment to the health, well-being and economic security of veterans and their families. “I’m honored to have been named the Maine Department of the […]

1 year ago

Van Buren chooses councilors and passes school budget

Van Buren passed a school budget of more than $5 million and voted in new town and school officials as part of its annual business. More than 250 Van Buren residents cast ballots in elections on Tuesday, June 13, prior to the annual town meeting June 14, according to Town Clerk Jessica Cyr. Kevin LaPointe […]

1 year ago

New Sweden approves budget, elects town officials during annual meeting

NEW SWEDEN, Maine — New Sweden residents approved the town’s upcoming fiscal year expenses Thursday and learned the results of the annual election. Ten registered voters gathered at the town office to approve municipal and school expenses, which take effect July 1. New Sweden resident John Hedman served as moderator for the evening. During the […]

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Planning board approves site plans for the Echo Lake septic system project

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle planning board unanimously approved the site plan on Thursday, June 15, at City Hall for the Echo Lake septic system. Galen Weibley, director of economic and community development for Presque Isle, presented the site plan review for the septic tank effluent pumping station, located at the southern portion of […]

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Planning Board approves site plans for a new housing development in Presque Isle

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle planning board members approved the site and subdivision plans for a new housing development in the space between English and Elm streets. The board approved the development plans on Thursday, June 15, in a 5-0 vote with board member Sean Nordenhold recusing himself, citing a conflict of interest. It […]

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Pride Aroostook Festival celebrates in the rain for their 3rd year

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — “You don’t get a rainbow without some rain” read the slogan on Pride Aroostook’s Facebook page before the start of the Pride Aroostook Festival on Saturday. Some people within the LGBTQIA2S+ community can feel isolated in their hubs across Aroostook County, but Pride Aroostook shows that people within the community can […]

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Woodland annual meeting delayed until July amid town issues

WOODLAND, Maine — As new employees sift through alleged mistakes of previous staff, Woodland town officials announced that the annual meeting will likely take place in July. The town’s annual audit and budget meeting had been delayed more than three months since the departures of former town clerk Emily Brooks and former tax collector/treasurer Christina […]