10 months ago
Pride Aroostook becomes a nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ people and allies
Pride Aroostook’s new status as a nonprofit gives the LGBTQ+ group the ability to apply for grants.
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10 months ago
Madawaska electrocution victim remembered for outgoing personality, passion for welding
Those who knew Curtis Levesque said he showed incredible potential, even at just 19 years old.
10 months ago
Crash into Madawaska home last year was murder-suicide, police say
David Morin, 71, was killed when Shawn Cote, 44, drove his 2011 Ford Econoline van into Morin’s home March 25, 2023.
10 months ago
Easton town manager will retire in April after 25 years in municipal government
Jim Gardner will work his final day as Easton’s town manager on April 30, ending 13 years of service.
10 months ago
A mixture of snow and rain hits Aroostook County
Residents woke up to a blast of snow and rain in Aroostook County on Wednesday as a winter storm moves through northern Maine.
10 months ago
Caribou Fire Department warns residents of phone scam
A resident reported receiving a call from someone asking for donations so the department could purchase firefighting gear and equipment. The department never asks for donations over the phone.
10 months ago
Delayed Presque Isle clinic leaves Aroostook veterans hanging
The building was originally slated to open in 2022, then after multiple construction delays it was supposed to be done in late 2023. Now it’s been pushed into 2024.
10 months ago
Maine won’t pursue Aroostook I-95 extension for foreseeable future
After meeting with residents in Fort Kent, Madawaska and Caribou, a MaineDOT stakeholder group has determined that it would not currently be feasible to extend the I-95 highway from Houlton to the St. John Valley.
10 months ago
Houlton council considers recommendations to tackle housing crisis
In an effort to comply with new state housing ordinance and density regulations, the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation Housing Committee recommended six housing-related initiatives to the Houlton Town Council on Monday night.
10 months ago
Caribou City Council to consider offering state retirement to police dispatchers
The city currently offers retirement plans from the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, or MainePERS, to full-time police officers, firefighters and paramedics.
