Stories by Anthony Brino

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

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.

9 years ago

Council changes meeting night

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — City Council has started a new year, swearing in a new councilor and beginning discussions on a range of issues.

9 years ago

Mining rules going back to Legislature

The Maine Board of Environmental Protection voted unanimously Thursday to provisionally adopt new regulations that could open the door for large-scale metal mining that hasn’t occurred in Maine since 1977.

9 years ago

Aroostook home sales up last year

The year 2016 was pretty good for home buyers in Aroostook County, with ample choices, affordable prices and low interest rates.

9 years ago

Traffic lights repaired

A problem that left the traffic lights at Main and State streets in downtown Presque Isle flashing yellow and red has been fixed, according to the city.

9 years ago

One arrested for vandalism

Riverside Restaurant was the city’s latest victim of vandalism, suffering two broken windows and two doors in the early morning hours of Friday Jan. 6.

9 years ago

Fort police replace tasers

Officers in the Fort Fairfield Police Department have received new tasers, a less-than-lethal weapon they rarely use, thanks to a $2,500 donation from the Fort Fairfield Housing Authority.