The red, white and blue bunting is down, the flags are furled and the last of the fireworks have been sent aloft. And for far too many of us, that surge of patriotic fervor and effort found around July Fourth goes back into metaphorical storage for another year.
GMO labeling bill exposes rift Maine, national organic trade groups at odds By Anthony BrinoStaff Writer A membership group of organic seed growers led by Bridgewater farmer Jim Gerritsen has split ranks with a large national organic trade group in a dispute over how best to require labeling of foods made with genetically engineered crops.
Foliage Music Fest pairs bands, fall color at FKOC FORT KENT — The Bangor Daily News, in partnership with the Fiddlehead Focus and the Fort Kent Outdoor Center, is bringing a day of music to Fort Kent on Sunday, Sept. 18. The bands include Maine favorites such as The Ghost of Paul Revere and Dark […]
Saucier bill aims to close gap Aroostook, Washington counties would see benefits AUGUSTA — Rep. Robert Saucier has introduced legislation to ensure that Aroostook and Washington counties benefit from reduced power rates for Maine’s largest manufacturers.
State law blocks business energy aid By Darren FishellBDN Staff PORTLAND — Aroostook and Washington counties will see no money from a new $3 million program to reduce power rates for “energy intensive” manufacturers, after regulators ruled the program only includes parts of the state that pay a premium on electricity to help reduce carbon […]
District Governor Visit Ginny Joles, 2016-17 Rotary District 7810 District Governor, was recognized recently at her home club in Presque Isle.
Probus elects officers Local customs agent speaks PRESQUE ISLE — The PROBUS Club of Aroostook met at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle on Thursday, July 21, at Reed Commons. President Dana Crory called the meeting to order.
GUEST SPEAKER James Pineau, the senior area manager of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Bangor Office, spoke at the recent Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce breakfast which was held at Café Sopreso in Presque Isle.
Georgia-Pacific faces Huber lawsuit CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Specialty products manufacturer Huber Engineered Woods LLC, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC alleging that the ForceField Air and Water Barrier System infringes Huber’s patents for its ZIP System sheathing and tape products.
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced on July 22 that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a total of $773,280 in grant funding to the University of Maine System and the University of Maine at Presque Isle to help students succeed in higher education.
