1 year ago
Patten residents pass tiny home ordinance
The ordinance states the structure is considered a permanently constructed living space not to exceed 400 square feet and can be placed on an individual house lot or as an accessory building.
County Politics
1 year ago
Presque Isle to create diversity committee
The diversity, equity and inclusion committee would, in part, review flag and other ceremonial requests.
1 year ago
Subsidy losses and school hikes will raise Ashland’s mill rate
The town council also made its first step toward replacing Town Manager Cyr Martin, who will step down from the position on Aug. 8.
1 year ago
Madawaska officials honor outgoing interim manager
Town officials honored and recognized the service of outgoing interim Town Manager Dan Foster.
1 year ago
14 US Senators ask CDC to halt new border regulations for dogs
The senators, including Maine’s Susan Collins, said that constituents in their states are concerned about the burdensome effects of this rule and they are asking the CDC to allow time for more public comment.
1 year ago
Administrator reviews county taxes with Madawaska officials
Madawaska’s county taxes are $735,348, which is a roughly $150,000 increase over last year’s approved total of $575,062.
1 year ago
Littleton and Island Falls to get $1.5 million in congressional funds
The funding, officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee last week, is awaiting consideration by the full Senate and House.
1 year ago
Flag ordinance needs further discussion, Presque Isle council says
Following the second public hearing on the proposal on July 10, the Presque Isle City Council voted to table adopting the ordinance until more people have a chance to review it.
1 year ago
Woodland residents pass budgets for town and school
The town opted to not pass a proposed ordinance establishing Woodland as a “food sovereign” town after many residents said they did not understand what that would entail.
1 year ago
Aroostook developer argues Caribou property not assessed fairly
Dana Cassidy, who owns multiple properties in Caribou and Presque Isle, requested that the value for his property at 63 Sweden Street in Caribou be reduced from $1,3 million to $210,000.
