11 months ago
Local crafters, shoppers celebrate 50 years of Aroostook’s largest craft fair
Within minutes of the 10 a.m. opening, hundreds filled Caribou High School’s gymnasium and cafeteria, eyeing crafts from 137 vendors.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
11 months ago
Sharp hikes in water bills blindside Loring businesses and residents
Loring Development Authority’s new water and sewer rates became effective October 1 after approval from the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
11 months ago
Boil water order lifted at Loring Commerce Center
Loring’s water system tested too high for amounts of suspended particles within water.
11 months ago
Woodland residents propose ethics code following months of dysfunction
Conflicts between Select Board members often canceled or derailed public meetings, pushed back basic town business and led to turnover within the board and town departments.
11 months ago
Brunswick airport director who quit after PFAS spill remains on Loring board
The director who resigned from her post after a major PFAS spill at Brunswick Executive Airport remains on the board in charge of redeveloping the former Loring Air Force Base.
11 months ago
Here are the racers who topped Aroostookâs 1st land sailing championship
From Thursday to Saturday, 32 racers from the northeastern United States, Canada and as far away as California and Wisconsin set their sails.
11 months ago
Veterans group criticizes DOT for destroying anti-Trump sign in Presque Isle
Maine DOT spokesperson Paul Merrill said Friday that the sign stand’s construction made it difficult to take down without destroying the legs and one of the signs.
11 months ago
Caribou and DOT exploring whether to create access points on city bypass
Bypasses like the one in Caribou are “controlled access highways” that typically do not allow for many curb cuts, like driveways or other access points, in order to reduce traffic issues and improve safety.
11 months ago
Maine association issues boil water alert at Loring Commerce Center
The cautionary order was issued after the association discovered “particulates” and discolored water, said Loring Development Authority president and CEO Jonathan Judkins.
11 months ago
Caribou Utilities District proposes water rate increase to keep up with inflation
The average customer in Caribou would see their monthly water bill increase by less than one dollar per month, said Caribou Utilities District General Manager Jon Helstrom.
