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Voters can now request absentee ballots from state

The Online Absentee Ballot Request Service is now available for the Nov. 6, 2018 General and Referendum Election, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap notified voters recently.

Feds award $300,703 to County health centers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Aug. 15 announced $1,447,920 in quality improvement grant awards to 18 Maine health centers. Three of those are in Aroostook County and will receive a total of $300,703.

First Lady Ann LePage plans final ice cream social

First Lady Ann LePage will host her eighth annual Military Families Ice Cream Social on the Blaine House Lawn on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Three Valley school systems first in line for state-funded regional high school

In his official blog shared on the Maine School Administrative District 27 website, Superintendent Ben Sirois announced Tuesday that a collaborative of three St. John Valley school districts is first in line to receive money from the state to build a new regional high school.

Consolidated workers agree to 3-year contracts in ME, NH, VT

Two unions representing about 1,000 Consolidated Communication workers in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont have approved three-year contracts, their first under Illinois-based company, officials said Friday.

Strout joins Maine Community Foundation as grants administrator

The Maine Community Foundation has announced the appointment of Kassandra Strout as Grants Administrator.

Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife slates cleanup, Landowner Appreciation Day Sept. 9

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine Forest Service will host a statewide cleanup event Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

UMaine to offer high-tech help for New England’s bad roads and bridges

The University of Maine has received its first check from the U.S. Department of Transportation to spearhead a regional coalition of other universities to improve and prolong the life of New England’s crumbling roads, bridges and railways.

Sen. Jackson receives perfect score on education record

Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash earned a 100 percent rating from the Maine Education Association for his voting record on education issues during the second regular session of the 128th Legislature.

County students win Maine Community Foundation scholarships

The Maine Community Foundation announces recipients of two scholarships benefitting Aroostook County students: the Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County and the Aspire Scholarship Fund.

Maine’s third summer of drought conditions could start to affect wells in the state

At Maple Knoll Farm in Solon, they’ve been keeping a close eye on their well as conditions remain dry or abnormally dry over much of Maine this summer.

Heat advisory issued in Maine

Large portions of Maine, including southern and central Aroostook, could feel as warm at 100 degrees on Monday, prompting an official warning about the sticky, sweltering air.

Hundreds gather for Sister Carol Martin’s Golden Jubilee

A standing room only crowd filled St. Francis Xavier Church in Winthrop on Sunday, July 22, to celebrate Sunday Mass and the golden jubilee of Sister Carol Martin, PFM

MaineCF’s People of Color Fund awards grants

The Maine Community Foundation’s People of Color Fund has awarded 16 grants that total more than $138,000. The grant program’s goal is to help people of color in Maine achieve greater equity through support for health care, leadership development, civic engagement and youth.

New ‘AMC Maine Mountain Guide’ features more trails than ever before

An essential tool for hiking enthusiasts, the newest edition of the “AMC Maine Mountain Guide” features more trails than ever before. Compiled and edited by avid hiker Carey Kish of Mount Desert, the 11th edition of the guidebook describes more than 625 trails on 300 Maine mountains.

Officials hoping end of week rains will ease current drought conditions in Maine

Parts of Maine were getting some much-needed rain Thursday, but state officials are not ready to say it’s enough to end current drought conditions around the state, according to information released Thursday.

ACLU lawsuit demands Maine man get addiction treatment in jail

A man from Caribou is suing for the right to continue taking his addiction treatment medication when he serves an upcoming sentence, in a case that could change the way Maine jails and prisons handle inmates with substance use disorders.

New electricity shopping sites mislead customers, watchdog warns

In a private electricity industry that’s bilked at least $77 million from Maine residential customers, new entrants are trying to sell on something lacking: trust.

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