11 months ago

Planning meetings for Van Buren, Madawaska downtowns postponed

Village planning meetings set for Jan. 24 in Van Buren and Jan. 25 in Madawaska have been canceled and will need to be rescheduled.

11 months ago

Aroostook County is one step closer to getting a drug treatment court

The Maine Legislative Judiciary Committee voted in support of making substance use disorder treatment programs like drug court, available throughout the state and accessible to residents in rural areas.

11 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.

1 year ago

The Madawaska-Edmundston bridge is nearly finished

MADAWASKA, Maine — Cars and trucks should be traveling internationally via the new Madawaska-Edmundston bridge by the end of the year if there are no delays in completing two ports of entry. Woolwich-based contractor Reed and Reed Senior Superintendent Greg Letourneau, who is overseeing construction of the new span, said Wednesday that work is slightly […]

1 year ago

Fort Kent to host meeting on improving Aroostook highway connections

A group of state, county and local officials will meet in Fort Kent to discuss options for improving highway connections throughout Aroostook County.

1 year ago

Maine DOT prepares for Phase II of the Presque Isle bypass project

Maine Department of Transportation has announced the planned construction schedule for the second stage of the Presque Isle bypass project to divert tractor trailer traffic from downtown.

1 year ago

Madawaska-Edmundston bridge to be closed for 2 extra days

The Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge will remain closed an additional two days, the Maine Department of Transportation announced Monday.

1 year ago

Aroostook County could be sitting on a tourism treasure

A St. John Valley roadway and a bike route connecting Bangor to Allagash could bring tourism gold to Aroostook County if more people knew about them. The St. John Valley/Fish River National Scenic Byway and the U.S. Bike Route 501 were federally designated about two years ago. The byway pays tribute to northern Maine’s Acadian […]