2 years ago
Climate shifts are changing Maine’s maple syrup industry
Maple is big business in Maine, which is the third largest syrup producer in the nation.
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2 years ago
Central Aroostook gearing up for thousands of eclipse visitors
Houlton will most likely receive the largest crowd, but Presque Isle, Caribou, Limestone and Easton are also in the path of totality.
2 years ago
NMDC seeks comments on development plan
The Northern Maine Development Commission invites the public to review and comment on the draft 2024-2028 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Aroostook Washington Economic Development District.
2 years ago
Madawaska, Fort Kent Hannaford stores opening on April 12
The Paradis Shop ‘n Save Supermarket stores will close for three days next month as they transition to Hannaford ownership.
2 years ago
Presque Isle city councilor resigns over industrial group controversy
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Controversy over membership in a group that oversees Presque Isle’s industrial park has prompted a city councilor to resign after his second meeting. James Carroll said Thursday he resigned following Wednesday night’s regular council meeting because he felt councilors mishandled an issue of representation on the Presque Isle Industrial Council board, […]
2 years ago
UMFK Bengal Executives direct their futures
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has recently launched the Bengal Executives initiative, designed to help students direct their futures through experiential learning opportunities such as micro internships with employer partners, pre-professional trainings, career exposure, student support and leadership and network development.
2 years ago
Auction of former KeyBank building in Presque Isle postponed
Keenan Auction Company of Portland announced in January the foreclosure auction would be held on Feb. 22, but has now postponed the sale until March 20.
2 years ago
Houlton will pitch a ‘spiritual tent’ for eclipse weekend
The town will set up a parking lot-sized heated tent. Inside, there will be spiritual healing and energy work demonstrations.
2 years ago
Families and staff react to Presque Isle nursing home closure
“It’s complete heartbreak for everybody,” said Mitzi McKenney of Fort Fairfield, who has a sister-in-law at the facility.
2 years ago
UMPI’s Libra Distinguished Lecture Series presents artist Henry Dean
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Henry Dean, Georgia-based artist and Savannah College of Art and Design professor, as a 2023-24 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m.
