Stories by Anthony Brino

8 years ago

Local foods finding a home at Agri-Business Fair

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — One of Aroostook County’s largest orchards will share samples of their new dried apples and berries at the Northern Maine Agri-Business Trade Fair, joining more than a dozen other local farms and food businesses showcasing their products.

8 years ago

Presque Isle peace vigil marks 14 years

Every Sunday for the last 14 years, a usually small group of people has gathered at the Aroostook River Bridge in Presque Isle to hold a peace vigil in opposition to America’s ongoing military involvement in overseas conflicts.

8 years ago

MSAD 1 forum probes options for right-sizing, new schools

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — With five underused schools and the possibility of state funding for school construction and renovation, the communities of Maine School Administrative District 1 could have several choices before them this time next year.

8 years ago

New mining bill would add more conditions for regulations

As lawmakers again consider whether to approve regulations allowing open pit metal mining under a controversial 2012 law, the Natural Resources Council of Maine is supporting a new bill that the group says would offer better environmental protections.

9 years ago

Fort Fairfield explores LED lights, winter sand cost

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The town of Fort Fairfield is among a number of Aroostook County municipalities pondering the costs and benefits of installing LED bulbs in streetlights, and looking for ways to reduce the cost of winter road treatment.

9 years ago

Washburn student returns after cancer treatment

WASHBURN, Maine — Eighth-grader Reed Plummer was welcomed back to Washburn Elementary School on Monday, March 13, and was much missed since last fall, said Principal Melanie Cote.

Plummer, age 13, is returning after his second time receiving treatment for a brain tumor.