2 years ago
Cote leaves MSP feeling a sense of satisfaction
Col. John Cote has only one regret after spending 33 years in law enforcement, but it is an issue his successor will likely deal with for many years to come.
State
3 years ago
Glowa travels to Presque Isle to build support for campaign
Gubernatorial candidate John Glowa said that he wants to spur government reform that truly creates a system of, by and for the people when he visited Presque Isle City Hall.
3 years ago
Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson
A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.
4 years ago
Cross Lake group plans virtual meeting on watershed plan
A virtual public meeting about the Cross Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, via Zoom, hosted by the Friends of Cross Lake.
4 years ago
Bill inspired by First Mile Brewing in Fort Kent becomes law
A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth to support small businesses in the food and beverage industry was signed into law by Gov. Janet T. Mills on March 17.
4 years ago
Caribou narrowly becomes Aroostook’s third Second Amendment sanctuary city
Caribou City Council narrowly voted in favor of becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary city on March 22. The resolution sends the message that the city is opposed to any unconstitutional restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms for its residents.
4 years ago
Houlton sets public hearing date on visitor center sale for April 12
The Houlton Town Council held its first meeting regarding the proposed sale of the Visitor Information Center, with a public hearing set to take place on April 12.
4 years ago
Fourth-generation farmer from The County elected president of National Potato Council
Growing up on his father’s potato farm in Cyr Plantation, Dominic LaJoie said he never could have imagined the size his family’s company, LaJoie Growers LLC, would reach. He also never planned on getting into politics.
4 years ago
Legislation would give state recognition to Kineo Band of Maliseets
A bill to grant state recognition for a second band of Maliseets could be complicated by larger conversations around sovereignty in Maine.
4 years ago
Maine slows spread of Emerald Ash Borer with continued ash movement restrictions
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Plant Health Program and Maine Forest Service announced that Maine is taking the next step to continue regulating the movement of ash wood material.
