3 months ago
New Brunswick premier assails detention of Wabanaki elder’s fiancee at Maine border
“It’s completely unacceptable that anyone would face this kind of discrimination at the border.”
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6 months ago
Gas leak forces balloon explorers to land early after Maine takeoff
The Torabhaig Atlantic Explorer made an early landing in Prince Edward Island.
6 months ago
Balloon launches from Maine on historic trans-Atlantic flight
Aroostook County might seem an unlikely place for a quest of international proportions, but this isn’t the first time Presque Isle has made ballooning history.
7 months ago
Mainers remember Pope Francis for compassion and humility
Many in Maine and elsewhere are remembering Francis for his deep connection to the poor.
8 months ago
County residents rally for International Women’s Day
People spilled onto both sides of Main Street Saturday, many carrying signs or flags.
1 year ago
Mi’kmaq Nation adopts stringent grant reporting after federal audit
The audit showed the tribe needed to improve its documentation of projects included in a total of $4,359,339 in federal grants.
1 year ago
Gov. Mills proclaims July ‘Lakes Appreciation Month’ in Maine
Gov. Janet Mills has officially proclaimed July to be “Lakes Appreciation Month” in the state of Maine. The proclamation recognizes the immense value our lakes bring to us, from recreational resources to drinking water sources to habitat for much of Maine’s wildlife. And it encourages, “all citizens to take a moment to appreciate Maine’s lakes […]
1 year ago
Weather causes balloonists who took off in Maine to land in Canada
The weather conditions would have required them to fly at a higher than anticipated altitude, which would have meant jettisoning more of their ballast than planned.
1 year ago
Balloonists take off from Presque Isle bound for Europe
If successful, it will be the first open basket hydrogen balloon to cross the Atlantic.
1 year ago
Trans-Atlantic balloon flight to take off from Presque Isle Friday night
The Torabhaig Atlantic Explorer flight is scheduled to take off from property owned by local photographer Paul Cyr around 10 p.m.
