1 year ago
Aroostook County commissioners distribute final round of ARPA funds
Eighteen Aroostook County municipalities and nonprofits were awarded just over $2 million this week.
County Politics
1 year ago
Portage on path to resolve subsidy dispute with Ashland
Portage Town Council Chair Michelle Johnson briefed officials and a handful of residents at the council’s regular meeting Wednesday at the town office.
1 year ago
Ashland council rules that towns can pick which services they pay for
Ashland councilors voted to let the towns pay a la carte this year and work with leaders to craft a permanent agreement.
1 year ago
Fort Kent residents approve estimated $9 million budget, elect town councilors
Incumbent councilors Andrew Caron and Corey Pelletier were both reelected for three-year terms.
1 year ago
Limestone Select Board wants to increase town manager’s salary
The Select Board wants to increase the manager’s salary from $80,000 to $100,000. The budget committee is recommending only a modest increase to $82,400.
1 year ago
Presque Isle councilors discuss marijuana violation and elect new member
Darick Williams was elected to the council and will be sworn in at the May 1 meeting.
1 year ago
Madawaska police, ambulance departments seek budget increases
The departments are each seeking a roughly $90,000 increase this year, according to draft budgets presented to officials on Tuesday, April 2.
1 year ago
Madawaska Public Works director resigns as town government turmoil continues
Mark Berube said the role has taken up too much of his personal life.
1 year ago
Easton residents approve budget and choose leaders
About 40 residents turned out Monday night to approve 42 warrants during the annual town meeting.
1 year ago
Houlton’s new town manager from New Mexico explains why he took the job in Maine
Jeremy Smith’s salary will be $110,000 and his new job with the town begins on April 29,
