10 months ago
Aroostook County basket maker is keeping Mi’kmaq art alive
As Mi’kmaq Nation Vice Chief Richard Silliboy pounds the ash tree with the back of an ax inside his Littleton studio, he is preserving the art of his people.
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10 months ago
Hodgdon apothecary business thrives thanks to owner’s natural products
A business rooted in Tammy Kerekes’ attempt to soothe her screaming infant at 3 a.m. has blossomed into a full-time venture that has doubled its income in one year.
10 months ago
More EV chargers coming to Aroostook thanks to $15 million federal grant
In total, 582 EV chargers will be installed at more than 70 sites in 63 Maine cities and towns, according to an announcement from Gov. Janet Mills’ administration.
10 months ago
Animal seizures stretch Presque Isle shelter beyond limits
The humane society’s Presque Isle shelter usually holds 10 dogs and 25 cats, but the week’s influx has workers using every corner of the building.
10 months ago
Employees say they will keep 2 Aroostook restaurants open in honor of late owner
Sami’s Cuisine & Cocktails serves Asian, Italian, and American food. It has locations in both Madawaska and Fort Kent. The Madawaska location is open. The Fort Kent restaurant is temporarily closed, but is set to reopen within the next week.
10 months ago
First baby of 2024 at Houlton Regional Hospital gets big community welcome
Even though Grey Ridley was born nine days after the New Year rolled in, he was Houlton Regional Hospital’s first baby of 2024.
10 months ago
More than 50 Aroostook residents say they were misled at voter registration drives
Municipal officials around Aroostook County say more than 50 people have signed what they thought was a petition to support a political party, but actually signed voter registration applications resulting in their unknowingly switching political parties.
10 months ago
Houlton installs 50 surveillance cameras police will monitor
Houlton police will soon be able to monitor resident and visitor comings and goings at dozens of municipal locations including cemeteries and parks.
10 months ago
Mapleton, Castle Hill, Chapman select boards approve proposed 2024 budgets
The select boards of Mapleton, Castle Hill, and Chapman approved their respective proposed 2024 budgets during a Zoom meeting on Wednesday.
10 months ago
Fort Fairfield residents arrested for keeping pit bulls in “deplorable” conditions
Police arrested Daniel Bernaiche, 50, and Christina Wilcox, 42, of Fort Fairfield without incident in Presque Isle early Thursday morning.
