A small town struggles for broadband help despite Maine’s windfall
HARRISON, Maine — Philip Devlin, a selectman and member of the local broadband committee, waits patiently for the spinning circle
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Historic Houlton century-old movie theater to close in June
HOULTON, Maine – A journey that began seven years ago will soon end for the owner of the historic 1919
Read moreThis couple is keeping a 120-year-old Aroostook general store alive
PORTAGE LAKE, Maine — For more than 120 years, a small store in Portage Lake has been a go-to destination for
Read moreFine-dining restaurant in northern Maine adds bed and breakfast
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — After creating a European-inspired culinary experience in rural northern Maine, two chefs have expanded the business to
Read moreNorthern Light EMMC president stepping down
Rand O’Leary will step down from his role as president of Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center at the end
Read moreOrganizations still can’t apply for Bangor’s COVID relief money
Since the city received more than $20 million through the American Rescue Plan Act Congress passed in March 2021, local
Read moreTemple Girl Scouts collecting donations for Franklin County Animal Shelter
TEMPLE – Temple Girl Scouts is collecting donations for the Franklin County Animal Shelter until February 27. Troop 1826 has
Read moreNew business brings eco-friendly, biodegradable products to Aroostook County
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A Presque Isle native has returned home to open a biodegradable cleaning product business. Home Ec.
Read moreSportsman’s show returns to Aroostook County after three years
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — After a three-year hiatus, the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club’s Spring Sportsman’s Show is returning in
Read moreNew bill would grant towns more power in reducing speed limits
The Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday on L.D. 527, which would give towns power to
Read morePortland METRO to cut prices in half through summer
PORTLAND, Maine — Riding the bus around greater Portland will soon be half the price. On March 1, METRO is
Read morePortland social service agency workers file for union recognition
Workers at a Portland social service agency have filed a petition for union recognition. About 150 residential and client services
Read moreCollapsed culvert in Jefferson will close Route 17 for several weeks and cost around $1.5 million to repair
Route 17 will be closed until the end of March and drivers are being directed to an 11-mile detour on
Read moreCredit agencies see more risk for Northern Light Health after $130M loss
Two credit rating agencies have just lowered their assessments of one of Maine’s biggest health care organizations, Northern Light Health,
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