2 years ago
Friends and neighbors say Pat Collins paved the way for local women in politics
Long before her daughter Susan was elected to the United States Senate, Patricia “Pat” Collins was making history in Caribou.
County Politics
2 years ago
Voter turnout for Maine’s presidential primary is low in Aroostook County|
Super Tuesday failed to draw many to the polls in Caribou, Presque Isle and Fort Kent.
2 years ago
Madawaska hires interim town manager
Dan Foster was most recently the Fort Fairfield Town Manager.
2 years ago
Aroostook County establishes task force to determine best use of opioid settlement money
The settlement dollars are the product of national litigation related to the excessive harm caused by the distribution of billions of highly addictive prescription pain pills over nearly a decade.
2 years ago
Woodland loses another town employee as it battles dysfunction
In light of the town’s plans to move beyond its troubles, the resignation of highway department employee Matt Ellis came as a shock to many.
2 years ago
Caribou councilors discuss proposed budgets as final vote gets closer
Caribou Fire & Ambulance Chief Brian Lajoie proposed a $2,589,623 total budget, a 2.5 percent, or $67,732 decrease from the $2,459,120 spent last year.
2 years ago
Houlton council seeks ‘person who can manage people’ as next town manager
“There are all these openings and everybody is looking for someone with municipal experience,” town councilor Jane Torres said. “We just changed track and said let’s look for that person who can manage people, manage a budget and learn on their feet.”
2 years ago
Woodland residents want to create a better future after government dysfunction
Led by resident David Hall, the comprehensive plan committee wants to get residents’ feedback on town issues and then explore new goals.
2 years ago
Caribou council overrules mayor to reinstate prayer that opens meetings
The mayor’s choice to eliminate the prayers that open city meetings prompted Caribou councilors to reinstate the tradition and not create a policy governing prayers.
2 years ago
Aroostook Republicans to caucus
Julie Baker, chair of the Aroostook County Republican Committee, has announced that Aroostook Republicans will caucus on Saturday, February 10 at three locations in Aroostook County; Fort Kent, Fort Fairfield and Houlton.
