3 days ago

Patten official demolished asbestos-filled building without taking health precautions

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection also found that Smallwood Inc. demolished the building without taking proper precautions.

1 month ago

Maine unorganized territory residents stunned by property value hikes

At the end of April, the state revenue services mailed letters informing owners that their properties in the unorganized territory had been reassessed.

2 months ago

Maine lawmakers want to stop local police from working with ICE

A long list of Mainers urged state lawmakers on Monday to pass legislation making it illegal for local police to act as federal immigration officers.

2 months ago

Van Buren educator is County Teacher of the Year

More than 550 teachers across the state were nominated this year by members of their school communities, according to the education department.

2 months ago

Canadian company could pay $240K for Aroostook lumber mill violations

A company that owned a Masardis sawmill until January could pay $240,000 in fines for violating state environmental regulations, including improper handling of wastewater. Daaquam Lumber, owned by Groupe Lebel and Bois Daaquam of Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, has been accused of multiple violations in a consent agreement issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The […]