Stories by Anthony Brino

9 years ago

$7 million aid package expected to help MMA bring back jobs

The Maine Military Authority is set to receive $7 million through the governor’s supplemental budget, putting the state business on track to move forward on the paused contract to refurbish public buses for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

9 years ago

Rain closes Bigrock again

MARS HILL, Maine — While this winter started with ample and lush skiing snow at Bigrock Mountain and elsewhere, it’s progressing with more uncertainty, above-freezing temperatures and rains.

Bigrock Mountain in Mars Hill, Aroostook County’s largest ski hill, has been closed since February 25 and remains closed as of Thursday, March 2.

9 years ago

Maine Military Authority bailout clears key hurdle

A $7 million financial rescue package for the Maine Military Authority in Limestone cleared a major hurdle Friday, when the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs committee approved a supplemental budget for a future vote by the state House and Senate.

9 years ago

New cafe settling in on Main Street

The duo behind Presque Isle’s new coffee shop, Cafe Allegro, are feeling optimistic about their future in the local food business.

9 years ago

Rain, thaw freeze ski trail action

The ski slopes and trails in central Aroostook County are looking to recover from two days of January rain, with Bigrock Mountain reopening Friday the 13th.

9 years ago

Tri-towns begin budget process

MAPLETON, Maine — The shared government of Castle Hill, Chapman and Mapleton is starting its annual budget process and looking at the potential for property tax decreases in at least two out of the three towns.

While a number of areas of the budget are increasing, other areas being flat or falling would help ebb out the projected spending, said Jon Frederick, town manager for the three municipalities, which operate under an interlocal agreement. “We’ve got some good breaks,” Frederick said about the town’s projected expenses.

9 years ago

Conference is today

CARIBOU, Maine — Potato farmers, researchers, industry advocates and representatives from agricultural companies are gathering to discuss the latest issues in raising potatoes at the 32nd annual Maine Potato Conference in Caribou this Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 18-19.