7 hours ago
One of these 8 sites could hold Aroostook’s next jail
The wealth of bidders gives Aroostook County options as it moves to replace its 137-year-old jail.
Houlton
15 hours ago
Aroostook’s next jail will not be on city-owned land in Presque Isle
Aroostook County is in the midst of a search for land to locate a new jail, but that jail will not be built on municipal land in its biggest city. The Presque Isle City Council declined to submit any city-owned land for consideration in response to a request from the county last month, according to […]
16 hours ago
Houlton asks court to dismiss public records case over surveillance cameras
Houlton asked the Aroostook County Superior Court this week to dismiss a recently filed Freedom of Access Act lawsuit.
3 days ago
NMMC emergency nurses blame toxic work environment for mass resignations
The letter was signed by the emergency department nurses, including the six who resigned.
4 days ago
Catholic Charities Maine expands food bank capacity to strengthen food security across Northern Maine
Catholic Charities Maine has expanded the capacity of its Hunger & Relief Services food bank with a new commercial freezer at its Monticello warehouse, strengthening food distribution across rural Northern Maine.
4 days ago
October is Pedestrian Safety Month
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to remind everyone that at some point during the day, we are all pedestrians.
4 days ago
6 emergency RNs at Aroostook hospital resign amid dwindling morale
Saturday was Kim Paradis’ last shift at Fort Kent’s Northern Maine Medical Center after working for 24 years at the hospital. The emergency department registered nurse said she is among a growing number of staff who no longer recognize the hospital they had loved. In the last month and a half, six nurses – five […]
4 days ago
Aroostook’s only warming shelter faces deficit even with new state boost
The news comes as cooler temperatures foretell the winter to come, which make housing and heating greater challenges for Maine’s most vulnerable.
4 days ago
Aroostook County earns Safe Driving Award for second consecutive year
Aroostook County earned second place statewide for its safe driving practices during 2025 and received a $4,000 award.
5 days ago
Maliseets, town and federal officials celebrate start of Foxcroft Road reconstruction
A major road improvement project, more than a decade in the making, is now coming to fruition.
