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Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson

A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.

The government will officially break ground on Madawaska’s land port of entry in September

Construction crews will officially break ground on the new Madawaska land port of entry on Sept. 9 at an official, invite-only ceremony at the construction site on Main Street.

Jackson lauds Madawaska Lake resident confirmed to LUPC

The Maine Senate on April 22 unanimously confirmed the nomination of Leo Trudel of Madawaska Lake to serve on the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.

Labor shortage was a problem before the pandemic but some employers say it is worse now

Even though customers have flooded to the Madawaska Tastee-Freez since it opened earlier this month, owner Nick Guerrette often has to close the kitchen early.

Maine trucking company keeps things moving, even when life stands still

As COVID-19 decimated many businesses, the nation's truckers were called to deliver, with fewer amenities along the way. For at least one driver and an Aroostook company, it was all part of the job -- and how they did it snagged them a statewide honor.

Bill inspired by First Mile Brewing in Fort Kent becomes law

A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth to support small businesses in the food and beverage industry was signed into law by Gov. Janet T. Mills on March 17.

Aroostook border community becomes Maine’s next Second Amendment sanctuary

In a unanimous vote by its town council, Van Buren became Maine’s third Second Amendment sanctuary on March 2, following Fort Fairfield, which passed a resolution in late January, and Paris, which has been a Second Amendment sanctuary since 2019.

Valley advocates hope new national byway designation will drive tourism, boost economy

Tourism advocates are working to make the St. John Valley a national destination for drivers, with the hope that traffic on the roadways will translate to a boost to the area economy.

Legislation would give state recognition to Kineo Band of Maliseets

A bill to grant state recognition for a second band of Maliseets could be complicated by larger conversations around sovereignty in Maine.

Maine slows spread of Emerald Ash Borer with continued ash movement restrictions

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Plant Health Program and Maine Forest Service announced that Maine is taking the next step to continue regulating the movement of ash wood material.

State school construction committee votes to nix Valley Unified regional school project

The State Board of Education School Construction Committee voted unanimously to recommend removing a proposed Valley Unified Education Service Center regional school in northern Aroostook County from the major capital school construction approved projects list.

Jackson, Fecteau to host a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights teletown hall

Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford will hold a tele-town hall to discuss the COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Governor appoints Frenchville woman to registrar post

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has appointed Amy Ouellette of Frenchville as Registrar of Deeds for Northern Aroostook County.

Ash borer spreads further in Maine

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service on Nov. 19 reported evidence of spread of emerald ash borer within regulated areas of Maine, including in Aroostook County.

Share Maine holiday cheer, not pests

Invasive pests can hitchhike in or on wreaths and holiday plants destined for friends and families or they can hide in or on firewood brought from another state or Maine location to light a holiday fire.

Warden Service seeks seasonal deputies

The Maine Warden Service is now hiring seasonal Deputy Game Wardens.

Navy helicopter pilot from Eagle Lake rescues downed crew

A northern Maine native who became a helicopter pilot in the United States Navy was instrumental in saving the lives of four aviators who went down in the Atlantic Ocean.

Secretary Dunlap notifies motorists of updated vehicle registration deadlines

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is advising motorists to be aware of vehicle registration deadlines, as Gov. Janet Mills has issued an updated executive order regarding those requirements, which had previously been altered in response to office closures due to the pandemic response.

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