11 months ago
Fort Fairfield will help train federal EMS responders
Customs and Border Protection wants to work with Fort Fairfield Fire Rescue to put the federal agency’s emergency medical services training into practice in the community.
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11 months ago
Mi’kmaq drone program could launch aviation careers
Despite the Mi’kmaq having offices close to the Presque Isle International Airport, career opportunities in aviation have been lacking for them, tribal officials said.
11 months ago
Maine supreme court upholds life sentences for double murderer
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld convicted killer Bobby Nightingale’s life sentences in the 2019 slayings of two Castle Hill men.
11 months ago
Limestone hires new recreation director, negotiates cleanup of blighted property
As of Monday, Dec. 18, Kelly Johndro began duties as both a part-time recreation director and part-time town clerk, said Interim Town Manager Alan Mulherin.
11 months ago
Get ready for Aroostook’s seventh green Christmas since 1939
The weather service defines a white Christmas as one having at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning.
11 months ago
Limestone residents debate but approve buying a new plow truck
In a 25-minute special meeting Tuesday at Limestone Community School, residents and the town’s select board elected Town Clerk Kelly Johndro as moderator. The group passed four financial items with little discussion, but debated the vehicle purchase.
11 months ago
New Woodland Select Board member named chairperson during first meeting
After being elected earlier this month, Matthew Cole said he wanted to help the town move forward amid conflicts that prevented the board from meeting several times.
11 months ago
Madawaska public works shortage will likely affect snow plowing, town manager says
The shortage comes after Madawaska Public Works Director Kevin Dube and two other employees quit last month, leaving five vacancies in the department.
11 months ago
Parents in Caribou district allege bullying, want school resource officer back
The district’s emphasis on proactive mental health care for students over a police presence led the parents to question if bullying is being adequately addressed.
11 months ago
Storm leaves over 2,000 in Aroostook without power
549 customers in the Woodland area are affected, along with 202 in Mars Hill. 177 customers near Mapleton and Chapman have lost power. 145 in Washburn are affected, along with 111 in Presque Isle.
