9 years ago
March chill could break records, possible storm on way
A potentially record-breaking March chill is sweeping across Maine this weekend, adding another curveball this winter for outdoor enthusiasts.
Stories by Anthony Brino
9 years ago
LePage’s refers energy costs in town hall potato remarks
While Gov. Paul LePage’s remarks at a town hall event included a puzzling claim about wasted Maine potatoes, some of his concerns about energy costs are shared in the industry.
9 years ago
NMCC job fair draws employers, soon-to-be grads
More than 50 businesses and organizations came to meet potential employees at Northern Maine Community College’s annual job fair, the largest in Aroostook County.
9 years ago
A gesture of kindness
Terra Soucie, right of Presque Isle, accepts a free cup of hot chocolate from Mormon missionaries with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Elder Foy, Elder Odde, Sister Stoker and Sister Fright.
9 years ago
MMG wants local kids to ponder insurance careers
Many insurance companies around the country are trying to identify the next generation of employees, including MMG Insurance in Aroostook County.
9 years ago
‘Great Mars Hill Bank Robbery’ author leads library talks, immersion hike
Ron Chase, the author who chronicled the life of the Mars Hill Vietnam War hero turned bank robber Bernard Patterson, will be exploring some of the mysteries of Maine’s most famous bank heist as well as the mountain terrain this week.
9 years ago
Sharing services nothing new for tri-towns
As rural communities around the state struggle with the costs of local government, the “interlocal” shared services model of Castle Hill, Chapman and Mapleton
9 years ago
Washburn to vote on police choices
Residents will be asked to decide the future of police services in the town in a special vote next month.
9 years ago
Legislature to hold hearing on mining rules, mining bills
Mainers who want to tell lawmakers what they think about how to regulate large-scale metal mines in the state will have an opportunity during a public hearing on March 20. The Maine Legislature’s Joint Environment and Natural Resources Committee is planning to hold a single hearing starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 20, to […]
9 years ago
Easton proposes using savings to hold budget down
EASTON, Maine —Taxpayers will be asked next month to approve a budget with a small municipal tax increase and several expenditures from town reserves.
Easton’s board of selectmen and budget committee have approved a proposed $1.15 million budget that taxpayers will vote on during the annual town meeting Monday, April 3.
