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Acadia of the Lands and Forest

Emera Maine prepares for more windy weather Thursday, Oct. 18

Even as crews complete efforts to reconnect more than 15,000 customers throughout northern and eastern Maine after Tuesday’s damaging winds, Emera Maine is preparing for another day of challenging weather conditions.

Utility crews restore power to most of state, including Aroostook County

High winds and big gusts knocked out power to more than 65,000 people across the state Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to utility company outage maps.

Madawaska Kmart only location in Maine closing

Sears Holdings Corp. announced plans Monday to close 142 unprofitable stores across the country, including the Kmart in Madawaska, as part of its effort to restructure financially under bankruptcy proceedings.

Explosion at Irving Oil refinery shakes New Brunswick city

Irving Oil has confirmed that a “major incident” occurred at its refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, where local residents reported an explosion at the facility, according to the company and media reports.

Northern Maine Development Commission working on Bangor to Fort Kent bike route designation

State and local officials are working on creating a 320-mile bike route from Bangor to Fort Kent as part of an effort to boost tourism in northern Maine.

Edmundston police arrest 29-year-old following search warrant

Members of the Edmundston Police Force, Patrol and Street Crime Section, made an arrest on Friday, Oct. 4, following a search warrant in Edmundston.

Heating oil prices top $3 per gallon in northern Maine

As the weather turned colder this week, heating fuel prices rose, with the average cash price for No. 2 heating oil at $2.88 per gallon on Oct. 1, up 14 cents from the previous month.

Government to send test alert messages Wednesday to cellphones

A message headed “Presidential Alert” will be sent Wednesday to cellphones throughout the United States as part of a nationwide test of an emergency alert system, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Madawaska proposing $6 million budget, with half mill tax increase

Selectmen have approved a $6 million budget that is about $630,000 higher than the previous year and will result in a half mill tax increase to $20.20 per $1,000 in property value if OK’d by voters.

Edmundston to host next Senior Games

The City of Edmundston will host the 7th annual Jeux de l'Acadie 50+ (Summer Games For Seniors) in August 2020.

Family day helps feed Edmundston schoolchildren

"A Northwest Magical Christmas Inc." announces a new family day, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 22.

Presque Isle investigates county sheriff candidate. Town refuses to release the report

The city of Presque Isle paid more than $10,000 to a Portland law firm this summer to quietly investigate its police chief, who resigned last week and is now running for sheriff.

BikeMaine riders roll into Fort Kent

When Steven Urkowitz arrived in Fort Kent from Madawaska on Wednesday, just over halfway through a 320-mile BikeMaine trek through Aroostook County, he already was making plans to return to the area.

Maine is facing a nursing shortage. UMaine unveils its plan to help.

The University of Maine system unveiled a wide-reaching plan Wednesday to double its nursing enrollment over the next five years, which includes adding 1,000 new slots for students wishing to pursue a nursing degree online.

Edmundston welcomes college and university students

Employees and volunteers from the City of Edmundston welcomed the Edmundston University and College community as part of the traditional Edmundston Open House event on Thursday, Sept. 6, in the cafeteria Édupôle.

Eagle Lake welcomes John Sutherland as new town manager

An Ashland native will take over the post of Eagle Lake town manager effective Sept. 10. The Eagle Lake board of selectman unanimously approved John Sutherland to fill the position during an Aug. 22 board meeting.

Local student wins year’s tuition at NMCC

On Friday, Aug. 24, Tyler Lajoie, 20, scrambled to get his parents out of his Andrews Hall dorm room to attend new student orientation at Northern Maine Community College.

Valley Unified school group holds first meeting in Frenchville

The board of directors of the Valley Unified Regional Service Center gathered in Frenchville Thursday evening for their first meeting to choose officers and review the interlocal agreement.

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