1 year ago
Houlton’s new town manager faces first major challenge
Jeremy Smith is dealing with an unexpected increase in the town’s contribution to the school district which will mean higher taxes for residents.
County Politics
1 year ago
Legislature fails to fund Aroostook County drug court
The House did not act on this bill and many other measures because Gov. Janet Mills warned that the Legislature was pushing the state budget to a breaking point.
1 year ago
Van Buren officials make $46,930 payment to fire station engineers
VAN BUREN, Maine – Van Buren officials voted on May 1 to pay Presque Isle-based BR Smith Associates $46,930 for part of their engineering work on a new fire station. BR Smith Associates has been working with the town on this project for over a year, and Town Manager Luke Dyer suggested paying them for […]
1 year ago
Limestone residents will vote on tax incentives for new Loring potato chip plant
In February, Taste of Maine Potato Chip Co., based in Presque Isle, announced plans to build a $55 million plant on the Loring campus.
1 year ago
Limestone Select Board to discuss proposed ATV ordinance
The ordinance would allow people to ride ATVs a maximum of 500 yards on town roads as long as they keep to the extreme right.
1 year ago
Residents to consider solar, housing ordinances at Madawaska town meeting
The warrant has not been finalized and a date has not been set for the town’s annual meeting. The town’s municipal election is set for June 11.
1 year ago
Volunteer secures thermal imaging masks for Houlton fire department
Rosa McNally, a volunteer who is also the grant writer for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, met with fire chief Milton Cone to get a list of what unfunded equipment the department needed.
1 year ago
Caribou councilors reject proposal to create city youth council
Student members would have attended city council meetings, discussed local issues with their peers and presented recommendations to city councilors on impending decisions.
1 year ago
Houlton town council addresses several issues during meeting
The president of the Houlton Fair Association expressed concerns about the proposed location for the Recreation Department’s new pickleball courts in Community Park.
1 year ago
Ballots set for municipal elections in Madawaska, Van Buren
Elections in the St. John Valley towns of Madawaska and Van Buren are set for June 11, the same date as the state election.
