3 years ago

County Faces: Ed Chase of Presque Isle

Ed Chase always knew he wanted to work in the forestry industry. 

4 years ago

Study to examine debated practice of aerial herbicide spraying of forests

Late summer is the time of year when young spruce and fir tree plantations are treated with herbicides sprayed from helicopters to control competing growth of other trees and shrubs.

4 years ago

Police look for two men considered armed and dangerous in Presque Isle shooting

Police are looking for two men they consider armed and dangerous in connection with a shooting that occurred early Monday morning in Presque Isle.

4 years ago

County, Penobscot credit unions to merge operations

The County Federal Credit Union is merging with Penobscot County Federal Credit Union in a deal that the organizations say will create a stronger credit union with ongoing employment opportunities. 

4 years ago

Medical school starts physician residencies in Aroostook County

With the goal of addressing a rural physician shortage, Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine is starting a new residency program at medical centers in Presque Isle and Fort Kent.

4 years ago

County Faces: Stev Rogeski of Fort Fairfield

For much of the summer and part of the winter, Stev Rogeski is busy with the County Bluegrass Festival, one of northern New England’s most popular bluegrass events. 

4 years ago

Rabies vaccine baits to be released in northern Maine

In an effort to reduce the levels of rabies in wildlife populations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services is releasing baits containing the rabies vaccine in northern Maine this August. 

4 years ago

Farmers in Aroostook County are ‘soiling’ undies for science

Aroostook County's three soil and water conservation district organizations are trying out an unusual experiment with area farmers this summer using "soiled underwear” to highlight soil health. 

4 years ago

Collins’ bill aims to prevent quagmire that threatened UMPI’s TRIO program

Legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and recently passed in the Senate would ensure that minor technical errors do not stop colleges and universities from accessing grants for the TRIO programs that serve low-income and first-generation students.

4 years ago

Youth in critical condition after Pelletier Island ATV crash

The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an ATV crash near Pelletier Island and Long Lake that sent multiple people to a hospital on Friday, July 5.