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This excavator overturned Monday morning after the foundation of the building it was demolishing caved in on Main Street in Madawaska. (Morgan Mitchell | SJVT/FhF)

This excavator overturned Monday morning after the foundation of the building it was demolishing caved in on Main Street in Madawaska. (Morgan Mitchell | SJVT/FhF)

Excavator tips over as foundation of building under demolition caves in

The foundation of a building under demolition on Main Street caved in on Monday, causing an excavator to tip over onto its side.

News Browse News

Candidates for Fort Kent Town Council offer information to help voters decide

Three individuals are vying for two seats on the Fort Kent Town Council.

Investigation into Fort Kent shooting death continues

Nearly four months after a 49-year-old man died from a single gunshot wound in his Fort Kent apartment, no charges have been filed in the death and the case remains under investigation.

Presque Isle man killed child, then self, state police say

Police are investigating a murder-suicide Sunday following a standoff at a home on Reach Road in Presque Isle.

Central Aroostook Association celebrates 60-year milestone

Central Aroostook Association, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is celebrating a milestone of 60 years of operation in 2019, having much to reflect upon over the years.

Study: Maine could double revenue from rural tourism

Rural Maine could be making $5.6 billion in rural tourist dollars by 2030, if visitor experiences across its interior "woods region" are improved.

Study for Maine loggers group cites low pay as barrier to industry growth

Maine faces a shortage of loggers and log truckers that will worsen in the coming years, a study released Thursday found.

Crown Politics Browse Crown Politics

Angus King, Jared Golden introducing bill to get teenagers involved in logging

A pair of Maine lawmakers wants to get more of the state’s teenagers interested in logging.

Local control is again at the heart of State House conflict over raising teacher pay

Good morning from Augusta. Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed budget includes a $126 million spike in K-12 education, and designates $10 million to unilaterally raise minimum teacher salaries statewide from $30,000 to $40,000.

Departing UMaine chancellor calls system ‘stronger’ despite $3.2 million shortfall

University of Maine System Chancellor James Page on Thursday urged lawmakers to approve Gov. Janet Mills’ biennial budget

Janet Mills submits bill to let medical professionals who aren’t physicians perform abortions

Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday submitted a bill that would change Maine law on who can perform abortions.

Susan Collins only GOP senator to support bill to extend LGBT protections

Sen. Susan Collins is signing on as sponsor of a comprehensive nondiscrimination bill, the only Senate Republican to back the LGBT rights movement’s top legislative priority.

Mills has a long way to go to fill hundreds of vacancies LePage left behind

Gov. Janet Mills is now more than two months into her tenure and has made many breaks from former Gov. Paul LePage, but she and her administration have barely begun to fill hundreds of vacant seats on state boards and commissions.

County Candids Browse County Candids

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Irene Albert (left) and Gemma Lajoie (right) are all smiles after they and other residents at Country Village Estates in Madawaska received flowers from Cupid stand-ins, Ricky Nadeau and his mother Linda Cyr, for Valentine's Day. (Courtesy of Torry Millette)

Irene Albert (left) and Gemma Lajoie (right) are all smiles after they and other residents at Country Village Estates in Madawaska received flowers from Cupid stand-ins, Ricky Nadeau and his mother Linda Cyr, for Valentine's Day. (Courtesy of Torry Millette)

Cupid visits residents of Country Village Estates

February 18, 2019

Living Browse Living

Producers plan tours, more for 36th Maine Maple Sunday

Maple producers from across Aroostook County will join the Maine Maple Producers Association and licensed sugarhouses across the state to mark the 36th annual Maine Maple Sunday this weekend.

Mallett Brothers to play at Caribou center April 5

Maine band The Mallett Brothers will launch the 30th-anniversary series of performances at the Caribou Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m.

King says questions about national monument’s status settled after meeting with Trump’s acting interior secretary

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said questions about the status of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument as a federal property appear to be settled after meeting Friday in Bangor with Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.

Snowmobile Trail Report — March 15, 2019

As I am writing this report the temperature is 42 degrees and sunny.

Outdoor Calendar — March 20-31, 2019

Lonesome Pine Trails Invitational Youth Ski Race. 9 a.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails, Forest Ave. Slalom and Giant Slalom downhill youth races.

United Way of Aroostook announces wild card performers for Northern Star finale

United Way of Aroostook has chosen three additional contestants as wild card picks from the Northern Star regional shows to perform in the finale later this month.

Poll Browse Poll

Are you concerned about the dangers of flooding with this year’s spring thaw?

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Opinion Browse Opinion

Some citizens too disconnected to be grateful

Below is an anecdote former U.S. Sen. Ernest Fritz Hollins of South Carolina once shared as an example of what one of his constituents thought and believed.

Find those pearls of wisdom

The New England Historic Genealogical Society’s e-zine always has a survey for its readers. One of their recent issues asked if you could talk to any of your ancestors, without regard to language barriers or time, who would it be?

The good old days weren’t so good

My father was born in the dead of winter exactly 100 years ago during the time of the great Spanish flu pandemic that killed 20-50 million people worldwide.

Correcting reference to maintain historical truth

I thank Paul Cyr of Madawaska for his kudos regarding my historical notes in two letters to the editor of this newspaper.

Border Patrol should determine what’s needed for border security

To the editor: In his use of history in a recent letter, Mr. Chasse mentions The Great Wall of China, the walls of Constantinople, the Maginot Line of World War I, and the 3,231 mile long Atlantic as walls that failed to stop invading forces.

Trying to put French-speaking Humpty Dumpty together again

I really enjoyed reading Andrew Birden’s piece on the French Culture and Language (Crown and Down, March 1, 2019). You hit the nail on the head.

Sports Browse Sports

Warrior Reece Pelletier will play soccer for UMFK

Fort Kent Community High School senior Reece Pelletier will continue his illustrious athletic career next fall as a member of the University of Maine at Fort Kent men’s soccer team.

Eleven County teams participate in boys volleyball tournament

Fort Fairfield Middle High School hosted a Division 2 Aroostook League boys volleyball tournament and came out victorious against teams from across The County on Saturday, March 16.

Winter varmint hunting a true challenge

Aroostook residents are enduring a particularly rough winter, and for sportsmen it has been even more challenging.

Snowmobile Trail Report — March 15, 2019

As I am writing this report the temperature is 42 degrees and sunny.

Snowmobile Trail Report for March 15, 2019

With the next couple of days being in the 40s and a little bit of rain on the way, most projects are going to take a few nights off from grooming.

Blizzard organization awards most deserving players

The Blizzard organization had a well-deserved break on Monday night and with over a hundred guests the team held the players’ award ceremony.

Business Browse Business

County Commissioners to meet March 20, 2019

The Aroostook County Commissioners will meet Wednesday, March 20, at 1 p.m. in the Administrative Hearing Room of the Caribou Courthouse.

Excavator tips over as foundation of building under demolition caves in

The foundation of a building under demolition on Main Street caved in on Monday, causing an excavator to tip over onto its side.

Candidates for Fort Kent Town Council offer information to help voters decide

Three individuals are vying for two seats on the Fort Kent Town Council.

Central Aroostook Association celebrates 60-year milestone

Central Aroostook Association, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is celebrating a milestone of 60 years of operation in 2019, having much to reflect upon over the years.

Study: Maine could double revenue from rural tourism

Rural Maine could be making $5.6 billion in rural tourist dollars by 2030, if visitor experiences across its interior "woods region" are improved.

New Fort Kent shop ‘Melange’ offers one of a kind decor and furniture

When Eddie Brooks was looking for a place to retire after decades working as a flight attendant, she searched online to find a permanent home that would best suit her needs and those of her rescue dogs.