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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.

About 1,000 lose power in St. John Valley

About a thousand Emera Maine customers in the St. John Valley are without power this afternoon.

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.

Pro-life activists spread out in silent prayer along Main Street in Madawaska

The protest lasted about one hour in the early afternoon with 15 people gathered in silent prayer and protest, holding signs that read, “Abortion kills children.”

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.

Future of the St. John Valley initiative luncheon

Passionate educators, community leaders and business people gathered at the Lakeview Restaurant Wednesday to brainstorm how to guide elementary school students into thinking about and pursuing career choices.

TAMC, other hospitals around Maine changing their names next month

The leaders of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems want their facilities seen in a new light -- a northern light, if you will.

High winds cause more outages in central and northern Aroostook Saturday morning

Crews from Emera Maine are currently working to restore power to hundreds more customers in the central Aroostook and St. John Valley region after more high winds knocked out power Saturday morning.

High winds knock out power to more than 1,300 in northern Maine

High winds from an autumn storm knocked out power to more than 1,300 Emera Maine customers in northern Maine Friday evening.

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.

Power restored to Presque Isle’s North Street Healthcare

After a power outage shut down The Aroostook Medical Center’s North Street Healthcare facility Wednesday morning, administrators reopened shortly after 11 a.m.

Caribou Marathon’s success continues into third year

Wolfgang Hoeksma didn’t realize he was the oldest competitor in the Caribou Marathon until soon after finishing his race, but a smile quickly appeared after being told of the distinction.

County sheriff candidate dismisses taxpayer-funded probe as political attack

Presque Isle’s former police chief has dismissed a taxpayer-funded investigation of his conduct as a way to “appease a few detractors who have maliciously attempted to destroy [his] campaign” for Aroostook County sheriff.

Northern Maine Development Commission, Axiom seek input on internet satisfaction

Residents and business owners in the St. John Valley are urged to complete online surveys to determine internet satisfaction.

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