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The ‘super wolf blood moon’ is coming Saturday, but Mainers may not be able to see it

It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but the so-called super wolf blood moon coming this weekend is just a pretty celestial spectacle.

Relay for Life plans kickoff

The Relay For Life of Aroostook’s annual kickoff celebration event will take place Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cary Medical Center in the Chan Center.

Fort Kent councilors approve liquor license request, mull ATV/snowmobile trail promotion

Fort Kent town councilors on Monday unanimously approved a local doctor’s request for permission to apply for a Maine liquor license for a new business he plans to open this spring.

Maine agriculture officials accept grant proposals

The Division of Agricultural Resource Development at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) has released its Request for Proposals for the 2019 Agricultural Development Grants.

What a rack! Unique antlers set Allagash buck apart

Spend a bit of time on social media, and you’re sure to find videos captioned with all kinds of bold claims.

Make-A-Wish grants 4-year-old Madawaska girl trip to Disney World

Supporters of the Maine chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation gathered with friends and relatives of 4-year-old Justine Chenard Saturday to tell the youngster born with a heart defect that she would be going to Disney World the following week with her family.

High schoolers to lead poetry competition in Van Buren

Students from the Van Buren District Secondary School, led by English teacher Kristin Albert, are putting on a poetry reciting competition on Jan. 24 in the school’s auditorium.

New Limerick man found, arrested on domestic violence charge

A New Limerick man who had been sought by police is behind bars after Aroostook County sheriff’s deputies received a tip about his whereabouts through the Aroostook County Crimestoppers hotline.

Maine’s federal courts run out of money Friday but will keep operating

Federal courts will run out of money Friday because of the government shutdown, but will continue operating with essential personnel, U.S. District Judge Jon Levy, chief judge for the District of Maine, announced Friday.

Sanclemente and Jandreau win ski race, Caribou and Ashland are team champs

Tuesday’s classic ski race at the Nordic Heritage Center saw a pair of familiar individual winners and the rise of a girls’ team not accustomed to finishing on top.

Acadia FCU reorganization leads to new positions, staff development

Acadia Federal Credit Union has announced an internal reorganization that better aligns management with its strategic plan, while emphasizing building relationships with staff, members and the communities they serve.

Loring Industries lays off six employees due to ‘seasonal downturn’

Loring Industries laid off six employees on Jan. 10 due to a “seasonal downturn,” according to Tim McCabe, head of business development for the firm.

State panel told to protect Maine woods from development sprawl

A proposal to change how development is allowed in Maine’s Unorganized Territory still is being met with some vocal opposition, despite some minor changes that a state planning body has made to the draft policy.

Bear hunting, deer baiting among topics targeted by legislative bills

Earlier this week, in what has become an annual ritual, Maine political insiders began posting links to the initial lists of legislative bills — by title only — that have been introduced.

New Limerick man wanted by Aroostook County sheriff

Deputies say a warrant has been issued for Michael Cullins, 26, in connection to an incident in New Limerick this past Thursday.

Aroostook Day at the Legislature is Feb. 5

Aroostook County business, municipal and other leaders will have a chance to interact with many of Maine’s lawmakers as the Aroostook Partnership has set the date for Aroostook Day at the Legislature.

Madawaska school lists honor roll

Madawaska Middle/High School has announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2018-19 school year. The following were included.

Searching through fog of illegitimacy

I recently received the birth record of a distant cousin’s spouse. I’d been having trouble locating his parents and the record revealed why. His birth record said he was illegitimate.

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