6 months ago
Madawaska gearing up for 46th Acadian Festival this week
The festival will begin on Thursday, August 8 with local restaurants hosting poutine eating contests at 1 p.m. and music at the Bi-Centennial Park from 6 to 8 p.m.
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6 months ago
Star Houlton runner sets record in Beach to Beacon high school mile
Teanne Ewings’ final time of 5:20.1 beat the race record of 5:23.17 set by Ruth White of Orono in 2022.
6 months ago
Loring namesake honored at event marking 30 years since its closure
The Loring Air Museum marked a homecoming: pieces of the plane in which the base’s namesake crashed during a Korean War mission have arrived in Limestone to become part of the museum’s collection.
6 months ago
Patten residents pass tiny home ordinance
The ordinance states the structure is considered a permanently constructed living space not to exceed 400 square feet and can be placed on an individual house lot or as an accessory building.
6 months ago
Memphis-based studio shooting documentary about Van Buren
The studio consists of Austin and Mackenzie Winder, a married couple who have been doing video work since 2020.
6 months ago
Houlton I-95 ramp closure scheduled starting Aug. 5
The closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. begin on Monday for paving work and should last three days.
6 months ago
Aroostook County author wins coveted Bram Stoker Award for horror writing
Cindy O’Quinn, who moved to the Old Tessier Homestead in Bridgewater eight years ago, was nominated for the award five times in recent years.
6 months ago
Houlton code enforcement officer has stepped up street patrols in cleanup effort
Ben Torres said he has contacted over a dozen different property owners about the declining condition of their properties.
6 months ago
Presque Isle to create diversity committee
The diversity, equity and inclusion committee would, in part, review flag and other ceremonial requests.
6 months ago
Officials lift weight restriction on Madawaska-Edmundston bridge
Maine DOT spokesperson Damian Veilleux confirmed on Thursday morning that large trucks are crossing the bridge.
