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Regulators approve rate increase for Emera Maine customers

Maine regulators approved a rate increase for Emera Maine Tuesday morning, but less than the utility originally requested.

Maine’s maple syrup, honey producers caught in sticky labeling mess

Maine’s maple and honey producers are hoping the federal government backs off proposed new labeling requirements that they fear could undo decades of industry marketing of the natural sweeteners.

Nadeau steps in as FKES principal

Educator Robby Nadeau has taken over the role of Fort Kent Elementary School principal following the retirement of long time leader Gary Stevens.

Allagash Wilderness Waterway resource assessment released

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation announced on Friday the release of what it says is the first heritage resource assessment of the waterway, in the form of a 300-page book that will serve a variety of purposes.

Federal investigators charge County man with child pornography

Federal investigators have charged an Aroostook County man with two felony sex crimes following a multi-agency investigation.

Caribou doctor barred from practicing in Maine

A Caribou doctor, who was reprimanded by the state medical licensing board in 2014 for his role in improperly dispensing medical marijuana certificates, has now surrendered his license to practice in Maine.

Weather records fall with the temperatures in Aroostook

A few weather records fell with the temperatures in northern Maine this week.

Valley collaborative remains at top of list for regional high school funding

By August, a collaborative of St. John Valley school districts could very well be formulating plans for a new unified high school that the state will fund.

Presque Isle prepares to greet BikeMaine

In less than 90 days, 450 bicyclists and 75 staff members from BikeMaine will descend on Presque Isle, and the city’s BikeMaine committees are preparing for the event.

Madawaska Selectmen will meet June 19

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday, June 19, at 4:30 p.m. at the Madawaska Town Office council chambers.

ACAP expands services through ‘Whole Family’ approach

Nearly a year after a pilot launch of their “Whole Family,” or “two generation,” approach to family coaching, the Aroostook County Action Program has found much early success with helping both children and parents combat the cycle of poverty.

Madawaska mill doesn’t have to pay for medical marijuana, Maine’s top court rules

Maine employers and insurers cannot be compelled to pay for an injured worker’s medical marijuana, the state’s highest court ruled Thursday. In a 5-2 decision, justices with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled federal law takes precedence in the case of former Madawaska millworker Gaetan H. Bourgoin vs. Twin Rivers Paper Co.

Truck stolen from Madawaska, recovered in Easton

Police have recovered a truck reported stolen from Madawaska on June 8 and charged an Easton man with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Maine maple makes top three in nation

According to a 2018 national maple production report, the state of Maine ranks right up near the top of the maple-syrup-producing states at number three.

Potato board keeping eye on Senate farm bill, hoping programs stay intact

Officials with the Maine Potato Board are “not surprised” at a decision that resulted in the failure of the massive $867 billion farm bill in the U.S. House last month.

Jackson invites loggers, truckers and families to informational meeting

National leaders of the International Association of Machinists along with state Sen. Troy Jackson will meet with loggers, truckers and their families on Friday in Soldier Pond.

Utility pole catches fire, knocks out power to nearly 800 in Fort Kent

The Fort Kent Fire Department and Emera Maine crews responded early Thursday morning to a report of a utility pole on fire on St. John Road that temporarily knocked out power to 787 customers in the Fort Kent area.

Neptune re-enters solar system

Auto Collision Repair students at Northern Maine Community College usually see their share of bent bumpers, wrecked rocker panels and peeled paint, but one recent graduate tackled a pitted and pockmarked planet.

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