2 months ago

Internet provider to start fiber construction in Caribou area

Consolidated Communications plans to expand fiber internet network lines to Caribou, Woodland, Connor Township and Perham starting Tuesday, Sept. 10.

2 months ago

Cary Medical Center celebrates 100 years with special guests

The evening’s keynote speaker, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, has many personal connections to the hospital.

2 months ago

Farm that supplied milk to Houlton dairy is selling off its cows

After 75 years in operation, Lilley Farms Inc. will sell 130 dairy cows at the end of the month and stop producing about 9,000 pounds of milk a day.

2 months ago

Presque Isle welcomes first JetBlue flight

Aroostook County Administrator Ryan Pelletier said Thursday’s flight is a new beginning for the region, and County officials look forward to the opportunities that will arise from daily connections with Boston.

2 months ago

Limestone residents to vote on public works garage, recreation funds

A public hearing and special town meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 to lay out plans for the new garage and vote on reserve funding for the recreation department.

2 months ago

Presque Isle to have another marijuana shop

The City Council approved Chad Junkins’ request to open a cannabis retail shop at his 11 Davis St. location.

2 months ago

Sinclair residents optimistic about new fire station

The recent explosion in Sinclair, which destroyed two homes and injured a 73-year-old man, is a reminder of the importance of having a local fire station.

2 months ago

Wastewater permits hold up construction of Loring potato chip plant

Taste of Maine had hoped to begin construction in July, but learned that the plant will need a “digester” or similar machine to treat wastewater before it enters the Limestone Water & Sewer District’s treatment system.