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Volunteer Don Babin brings Crosswinds resident Maureen Belanger out for an ATV ride to the Fort Kent Lions Pavilion on the first day of summer. (Patti Voisine)

Volunteer Don Babin brings Crosswinds resident Maureen Belanger out for an ATV ride to the Fort Kent Lions Pavilion on the first day of summer. (Patti Voisine)

Crosswinds residents enjoy ATV outing on first day of summer

The weather was sunny, breezy and ideal for an ATV ride in Fort Kent on Thursday, which also happened to be the first day of summer.

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State ag officials pleased FDA is reconsidering ‘added sugar’ label

Officials at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) are pleased by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to reconsider its “added sugar” label on maple syrup and honey.

Chouinard is 2018 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar

Jacob Chouinard, a student at Northern Maine Community College, will receive a $1,250 scholarship as an inaugural 2018 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar.

BikeMaine ride director touts economic benefits Aroostook can anticipate

In 2017, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s largest event -- the annual BikeMaine ride through particular regions of the state

Hospital adopts colors for ‘awareness days’

Many times, raising awareness about a cause is the first step to solving a problem or garnering support of the public to take action. But the bigger question is, does it really make a difference?

Legislature votes to fund Jackson nursing home bill

The state Legislature enacted on June 20 a bill sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash to fund Maine’s nursing homes, part of a $41 million spending package.

Daybreak service for memory patients looking to grow

The Aroostook Agency on Aging’s adult daybreak service is helping fill a need for those living with dementia and other cognitive impairments and their caregivers.

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Maine lawmakers still cannot agree on bonds, campaign finance fix

We expected the Maine Legislature to run late on Thursday night, but lawmakers left anticlimactically just after 6:30 p.m. after sending bills to Gov. Paul LePage and spiking many others.

Golden confirmed as Democratic nominee in Maine’s 2nd District

Assistant Maine House Majority Leader Jared Golden will be Democrats’ nominee to run against U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in the 2nd Congressional District in November after the Maine secretary of state released unofficial ranked-choice voting tallies on Wednesday.

Janet Mills is Democrats’ choice in race to succeed LePage

Attorney General Janet Mills won Maine’s 2018 Democratic gubernatorial nomination after unofficial ranked-choice counts from the state were released Wednesday, defeating attorney Adam Cote and five others after last week’s elections.

Former cop makes new push to repeal Maine’s legal marijuana law

Good morning from Augusta, where a potential attempt to repeal Maine’s recreational marijuana law has already sparked some pushback.

LePage says he would send Maine troops to border amid backlash over family separations

Gov. Paul LePage said Wednesday that he’s willing to deploy the Maine National Guard to the southern border, breaking with other Republican governors in New England who’ve said they would withhold troops over the Trump administration’s policy of s eparating children from their migrant parents.

A less combative Maine Legislature returns to dig through unfinished business

The Legislature began chipping away at its unfinished business on Tuesday in the first day of this year’s special session.

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Double rainbow over Fort Kent

Joey Ouellette captured this image of a double rainbow over Fort Kent on Wednesday evening, June 20, 2018.

Sun sets over Long Lake

Rachel Thibeault captured this image of the sun setting over Long Lake in Sinclair on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.

Crosswinds residents enjoy ATV outing on first day of summer

The weather was sunny, breezy and ideal for an ATV ride in Fort Kent on Thursday, which also happened to be the first day of summer.

Births at Northern Maine Medical Center

The following births were recorded recently at Northern Maine Medical Center.

‘A child is never a negotiating tool,’ bishops say

Bishop Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, and Bishop Stephen T. Lane, Episcopal Bishop of Maine, released the following joint statement on Tuesday, June 19:

County Face: Lakeisha St. John of Limestone

Limestone native Lakeisha St. John is a risk-taker who isn’t afraid to try something new.

Opinion Browse Opinion

AARP Maine encourages all Maine voters to make voices heard

AARP Maine and our more than 230,000 members would like to extend our congratulations and best wishes to all the candidates running in the general election in November. We would also like to remind everyone that November is not that far away.

Economic cost of legalizing marijuana?

First we called it medicinal marijuana. Then it became recreational marijuana. I don't know much of the substance, but I have the impression from Staff Sgt. Donald Mason's SJVT letter of May 30 that pot is pot.

The faith of our fathers

When my parents married some 66 or so years ago, theirs was an unlikely union. My father was a non-practicing Protestant, my mother devoutly Catholic. Their ancestral heritages were starkly dissimilar as well.

E.A. Williams comic — June 20, 2018

E.A. Williams cartoon for June 20, 2018.

Lessons on display at Maine graduations

Late May to early June is a wonderful time to live in Maine, because before we welcome the millions of tourists to “Vacationland,” those of us lucky enough to call Maine home get to celebrate graduation season.

The art of the big lie

“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.

Sports Browse Sports

Pony League baseball season underway

Six teams, four from Aroostook County and two others representing Canada, will compete in this year’s Northern Maine Community Recreation Association Pony League for 13-15 year-old baseball players.

136 compete in opening senior golf tourney

One hundred thirty six golfers participated in the first Upper St. John Valley Seniors men’s tournament

300 expected to compete in June 26 track meet

Young athletes from throughout Aroostook County will converge at Caribou High School Tuesday, June 26, for the annual Maine Recreation Parks Association track and field northern regionals.

Still time for trolling

Other than a couple of sunny days in the 70s, the last few weeks have been unusually cool, especially at night.

Aroostook League spring all stars announced

Spring All-Aroostook teams have been selected for the Aroostook League and recipients were recognized at their schools’ recent athletic awards assemblies.

Motor Sports Museum displays Theriault car

After a profoundly successful first year, the North East Motor Sports Museum, located at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, has undergone a makeover.

Business Browse Business

State ag officials pleased FDA is reconsidering ‘added sugar’ label

Officials at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) are pleased by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to reconsider its “added sugar” label on maple syrup and honey.

Chouinard is 2018 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar

Jacob Chouinard, a student at Northern Maine Community College, will receive a $1,250 scholarship as an inaugural 2018 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar.

BikeMaine ride director touts economic benefits Aroostook can anticipate

In 2017, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s largest event -- the annual BikeMaine ride through particular regions of the state

Hospital adopts colors for ‘awareness days’

Many times, raising awareness about a cause is the first step to solving a problem or garnering support of the public to take action. But the bigger question is, does it really make a difference?

Legislature votes to fund Jackson nursing home bill

The state Legislature enacted on June 20 a bill sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash to fund Maine’s nursing homes, part of a $41 million spending package.

Proposal could create ‘retail hubs,’ sprawl in Maine woods

Officials who oversee development in the state’s Unorganized Territory were urged Wednesday to not make rule changes that critics say could create sprawlin the Maine woods and undermine development in northern municipalities.