A developer who explored building a hyperscale data center in southern Aroostook County scrapped the project because of inadequate infrastructure and a temporary ban on the facilities that is advancing through the Maine Legislature. The data center, which has not been previously reported, was proposed for the Houlton area within the last year and was […]
Until this week’s announcement, recovery behind bars was the only option for people in Aroostook County.
The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 65 indictments in March, including that of a man involved in a 2025 crash that killed two people in Orient. Jayson P. Brewer, 51, of Houlton, was indicted on two counts each of manslaughter, operating under the influence, driving to endanger and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon. […]
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A former resident claimed the town did not fairly compensate him after it foreclosed on and sold his house to his son.
The Maine Department of Transportation will spend $4.5 billion in roadway improvements from now through 2028, according to its latest three-year work plan. The 2,798 projects range from paving and culvert work to massive bridge reconstruction, transit terminals and downtown improvements. No matter where you live in Maine, roads are a hot topic, especially in […]
One-time emergency state funding last summer stopgapped the problem, but the organization is facing a revenue shortfall just shy of $200,000.
Caribou Tech Center is proud to announce Brady Barnes as the Student of the Year for the 2025–26 year.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced that the town of Stockholm launched Rapid Renewal. Rapid Renewal is the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicle’s online service for renewing motor vehicle registrations.
The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living has announced a record-breaking month for its County Area Ride Service. In the month of February, the program provided 97 rides for area residents 50 and over.
