12 months ago
Van Buren council keeps mill rate the same
For a median-valued home in Van Buren worth $125,000, this mill rate would result in a $2,565.50 annual tax bill.
County Politics
12 months ago
Proposed federal law eases new CDC border crossing rules for dogs
Certain dogs will get an international border crossing regulation reprieve under proposed federal legislation introduced onThursday. The Homeward Bound Act, introduced by U.S. Sens. Angus King, I-Maine and Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, removes unnecessary barriers that some owners and their dogs face when returning to the U.S. from low-risk rabies countries such as Canada, according […]
12 months ago
National grant funds will help more Presque Isle residents vote
Officials will use the money to buy a new voter booth that is accessible to handicapped people, a wide-body wheelchair for voters, larger-print signs to direct the public and laptops for election officials.
1 year ago
Republican field office opens
The grand opening of the new Republican field office took place on Saturday, August 24 at 118 Bennett Drive in Caribou.
1 year ago
DOT gets more feedback on downtown plans in Madawaska
Several changes have been made to the initial plan, including updating the design to better match the town’s new international Port of Entry facility.
1 year ago
Madawaska officials to consider baby box proposal for abandoned infants
The idea was brought to selectmen in part because a woman was recently convicted of manslaughter for abandoning her infant in Frenchville in 1985.
1 year ago
Interim manager wants a leader who will help Limestone keep its footing
Alan Mulherin has uncovered long-standing financial problems and helped elected officials combat a history of micromanaging town departments, all in pursuit of a more stable future.
1 year ago
US and Canada celebrate new Madawaska border crossing
The new crossing facilities are expected to boost trade and tourism between the two countries.
1 year ago
Woodland officials approve slightly higher mill rate
Board members unanimously passed a rate of 20.2 mills per $1,000 of property value, an increase from last year’s rate of 19.8 mills.
1 year ago
Judge dismisses harassment case against former Woodland select board member
Kathy Ouellette alleged that fellow board member Thomas Drew had threatened and become “volatile” toward her and colleagues.
