Home LIMESTONE, Maine — Oct. 18, 2024 — Limestone Chamber of Commerce board member Lisa Cantafio (left) and vice president Jo-Ellen Kelley stand near Boulevard Graphix, a business on Main Street that has expanded its production space in the small downtown. Growing the town’s Main Street in the three decades after Loring Air Force Base’s closure has been a challenge but there may still be signs of growth, noted chamber leaders. (Melissa Lizotte | Aroostook Republican) After 30 years of decline, Limestone wants to revive its Main Street With redevelopment of the base finally looking possible, the conversation in town has turned toward keeping storefronts on Main Street amidst a rise in home-based and online businesses. by Melissa Lizotte 16 hours ago Latest News Selectman’s resignation means there will be a special election in Madawaska by Chris Bouchard 8 hours ago Houlton consignment shop attracts shoppers statewide by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 15 hours ago Aroostook newspapers earn Maine Press Association awards by Paula Brewer 1 day ago Time and Ally Financial honor Carroll by Contributed 15 hours ago Northern Mainer driving bus to North Carolina to help hurricane victims by Chris Bouchard 2 days ago Local crafters, shoppers celebrate 50 years of Aroostook’s largest craft fair by Melissa Lizotte 17 hours ago Sharp hikes in water bills blindside Loring businesses and residents by Melissa Lizotte 3 days ago UMFK to host open house November 1 by Contributed 1 day ago Frenchville approves 11.9 mill rate, delays tax interest deadline by Chris Bouchard 3 days ago Latest Obituaries Allan Charles Hallowell Linda L. Collins Theresa Labbe More Obituaries Sports Fort Kent girls defeat Houlton on Senior Night by Stuart Hedstrom and Contributed 13 hours ago Here are the racers who topped Aroostook’s 1st land sailing championship by Melissa Lizotte 1 week ago Area youth wins Elks state soccer championship by Contributed 1 week ago Fort Kent girls win vs Ashland by Contributed 1 week ago Houlton girls fall at Madawaska by Contributed 1 week ago Fort Kent girls shut out Caribou by Contributed 2 weeks ago Most Read 1 Longtime Aroostook educator retires after 32-year career October 11, 2024 2 Aroostook man receives national award for connecting Mainers with jobs October 17, 2024 3 IHOP opens at former Big Stop in Houlton October 15, 2024 4 Veterans group criticizes DOT for destroying anti-Trump sign in Presque Isle October 11, 2024 5 Caribou and DOT exploring whether to create access points on city bypass October 11, 2024 County Politics Selectman’s resignation means there will be a special election in Madawaska by Chris Bouchard 8 hours ago Woodland residents propose ethics code following months of dysfunction by Melissa Lizotte 3 days ago Events Police / Courts Missing Penobscot County man found dead after Aroostook motorcycle crash Missing Presque Isle man’s body found on his property Electric bicyclist in critical condition after Fort Kent crash Business News Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians wear purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month by Contributed 11 hours ago Time and Ally Financial honor Carroll by Contributed 15 hours ago Houlton consignment shop attracts shoppers statewide by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 15 hours ago After 30 years of decline, Limestone wants to revive its Main Street by Melissa Lizotte 16 hours ago Local crafters, shoppers celebrate 50 years of Aroostook’s largest craft fair by Melissa Lizotte 17 hours ago Pets Keep your cat safe when it’s cold out PAWS Pet of the Week – Pisces PAWS Pet of the Week – Coffee Opinions These flies could be kinfolk by Contributed 2 weeks ago Translators can help by Contributed 2 weeks ago The many duties of Presque Isle’s city clerk by Contributed 2 weeks ago