8 years ago
New USDA Rural Development director settling into job
After two decades working with Aroostook County potato farmers, Tim Hobbs is hitting the ground running as the new Maine state director for the USDA Rural Development agency.
Stories by Anthony Brino
8 years ago
Landfill merger hinges on Fort Fairfield
With one municipality left to approve or kill a merger of Aroostook County’s two landfills, advocates of the deal say it makes sense.
8 years ago
Storms finally bringing snow to northern Maine
After little snow in November, Aroostook County was set to receive enough snow to make winter sports lovers happy by the end of the second week of December.
8 years ago
Easton crash sends two to hospital
A collision between two pickup trucks near the Route 1A and Route 10 intersection in Easton Tuesday morning sent two men to the hospital
8 years ago
Presque Isle councillor to resign after budget
City councillor Natalee Graves said she is stepping down in the new year to focus on her education, creating an opening for other candidates in the next general election.
8 years ago
The University of Maine at Presque Isle students gather to raise awareness of suicide
Students at the University of Maine Presque Isle spent part of Wednesday evening shining a light on the difficult topic of suicide.
8 years ago
Biomass provider starts mulling partnership proposals
ReEnergy, Maine’s largest biomass electricity provider, is considering ideas from businesses that want to partner with one or more of the company’s four plants to use affordable heat and power.
8 years ago
Young pregnant mother with ties to Maine killed in Tennessee
A pregnant mother originally from Ashland was murdered with her husband Monday at their home in Tennessee, according to Tennessee police and relatives in Maine.
8 years ago
Mining company doesn’t need permit for exploratory drilling
The Canadian company that plans to start exploring an area north of Patten for metallic minerals will not need a permit from the state for its early phases of test drilling.
8 years ago
PI still looking for savings in budget
In an effort to control taxes, city manager Martin Puckett and city councilors are hoping to find some areas to reduce spending in next year’s budget ahead of the New Year’s Eve deadline.
