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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.

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.

NRCS offers opportunities to conserve deer in Aroostook, Washington counties

If you are interested in deer conservation, then this initiative is just for you. The 2021 deer initiative is focused on improving winter habitat conditions for white-tailed deer that occur within the northern limits of their range -- Aroostook and Washington counties.

USDA offers more aid to County farmers as drought enters week 12

Farmers in Aroostook and Penobscot counties can now benefit from multiple USDA Farm Service Agency programs to help bring some relief from the prolonged drought.

USDA and Maine CDC team up to distribute rabies vaccines in the wild

Oral rabies vaccine baits will be distributed in northeastern Maine beginning on or about Aug. 3 through Aug. 7 as part of ongoing, cooperative rabies control efforts aimed at reducing the spread of raccoon rabies in Maine.

Moving untreated firewood can spread pests, say forestry officials

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is reminding the public about the risk of spreading tree-killing invasive species while moving firewood. New infestations of invasive pests or diseases pose a serious threat to Maine’s landscapes, trees, agriculture, forests, wildlife and the environment.

Don’t plant mystery seeds, state warns

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is urging residents not to plant any unsolicited packages they may receive containing seeds, purportedly sent from China.

ATV registrations now required for 2020-2021

An amended executive order by Gov. Janet Mills has lifted the interim suspension for ATV registrations, and ATV owners must now register or renew registrations for 2020-2021

Department of Health and Human Services reopens local offices

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has resumed normal business hours at its 16 regional offices, including those in Caribou, Fort Kent and Houlton, in line with Stage 2 of Gov. Janet Mills’ reopening plan.

Campaign urges Mainers to keep healthy habits

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced June 2 it has launched a new statewide campaign to emphasize the continued importance of public health measures that limit the spread of COVID-19, including physical distancing, wearing of cloth face coverings, and hand hygiene.

Agency on Aging warns senior citizens of COVID-19-related phone, internet scams

With fears of COVID-19 on the rise, there has also been an increase in medical-related scams targeting senior citizens, who are among the people most vulnerable to infection.

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