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This Aroostook artist’s mural is bringing life to a dull part of her hometown

Caribou native Felicia Blackstone has spent the last month painting a mural that will transform a 350-foot retaining wall into an art piece.

Caribou, ME · 09-20

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A global model of community support could help Maine’s rural older adults

Joy Barresi Saucier is a national Health and Aging Policy Fellow and executive director of the Aroostook Agency on Aging. Noël Bonam is state director for AARP Maine. The authors gratefully acknowledge the valuable insights and support of Tran Bich Thuy and Chu Viet Nga of HelpAge International, Patricia Oh of the University of Maine Center on Aging, and Vijeth Iyengar of AARP International.

Maine · 09-18

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Mi’kmaq Nation opens tribal court and recovery center in Presque Isle

In a feat tribal leaders celebrated as a “historic milestone” for sovereignty and self-determination, the Mi’kmaq Nation opened a tribal court and a substance abuse recovery center in Presque Isle on Thursday. The buildings at 1 Skyspot Lane are feet apart from each other and steps away...

Presque Isle, ME · 09-17

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This Quiet Maine Town Is A Goldmine For An Affordable Retirement

There is something appealing about waking up somewhere quiet enough to hear the birds before the traffic. Add affordable homes and a walkable downtown, and retirement starts looking a little easier. Up in northern Maine, this small border community moves at a gentler pace without leaving everyday essentials far away....

Aroostook County, ME · 09-15

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Presque Isle could house Aroostook’s next jail

Presque Isle is considering hosting a new Aroostook County jail. The City Council voted at a special Tuesday meeting to create a team that would review eligible land parcels and submit costs and recommendations for council approval. The move follows a request last week by Aroostook County government for land...

Presque Isle, ME · 09-16

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Presque Isle could house Aroostook’s next jail

It’s the latest step in a multiyear process to replace the 1890 jail, which has been deemed obsolete.

Presque Isle, ME · 09-16

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DISCOVER Aroostook County

Discover Aroostook County highlights local businesses, healthcare, agriculture, education and innovation shaping life and opportunity across the County.

Aroostook County, ME · 09-18

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Safer Steps for Older Adults in Aroostook

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Older adults in the county are once again getting some winter help thanks to the Presque Isle Rotary’s Safe Steps Program. Each year the rotary in partnership with the Aroostook Agency on Aging deliver salt and sand to residents 55 and older. For 5...

Presque Isle, ME · 09-17

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Houlton hires former Sagadahoc County administrator as town manager

Amber Jones joins the town after three years of upheaval in town leadership.

Houlton, ME · 09-14

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Limestone’s After-School Program Takes Off

LIMESTONE, Maine (WAGM) - Without childcare available in town and the loss of the town’s rec department, families in Limestone are getting a little help. Childcare has been hard to find across all of Aroostook County, but one Limestone school program is stepping up to fill the gap. Last...

Limestone, ME · 09-16

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Construction closes northern Aroostook road for 3 weeks

Crews will replace a large culvert on Ouellette Road in Cross Lake.

Aroostook County, ME · 09-14

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Rhode Island turns to a Maine onshore wind farm after offshore wind setbacks

Rhode Island Energy shifted its next wind procurement toward land after earlier offshore efforts stalled over contracts, pricing questions, and federal policy uncertainty in state power planning decisions. The utility conditionally selected 150 megawatts from Clearway Energy Group LLC’s planned Aroostook County project, leaving final terms and Rhode Island regulatory...

Rhode Island · 09-13

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Construction closes northern Aroostook road for 3 weeks

Ouellette Road in Cross Lake has closed temporarily for roadwork. The road, which branches off Route 161, will be closed for up to three weeks, the Maine Department of Transportation said Monday. Detours will add roughly 4 miles for drivers. Crews will replace a large culvert at Sullimond Brook Bridge...

Aroostook County, ME · 09-14

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This Quiet Northern Maine Town Has Enough Black Bear Sightings To Keep Locals Alert

A quiet northern town can feel very different once you remember who else lives in the woods. Deep in Aroostook County, Maine, thick forests and open farmland create the kind of landscape where black bears are a real part of the wider region. They do not need deep wilderness to...

Aroostook County, ME · 09-06

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Maine House speaker touts clean energy in stop at former Loring Air Force Base

Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, came to Limestone as part of a statewide tour highlighting Maine’s rising energy costs.

Maine · 09-10

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What’s Up Aroostook: September 11th

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine (WAGM) - For more information or to submit events visit these websites. www.wagmtv.com/community/calendar/ and aroostookcommon.com/ .

Aroostook County, ME · 09-11

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Rhode Island Energy looks to Maine onshore wind farm to boost renewable electricity supply

After a series of failed attempts to add more offshore wind power to Rhode Island’s energy portfolio, the state utility operator has turned landward. Rhode Island Energy announced Tuesday that it has tentatively agreed to buy 150 megawatts of wind-powered electricity from an onshore wind farm planned for northern Maine. The conditional agreement with project […]

Rhode Island · 09-11

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‘One bad plug away from a catastrophe’: Aroostook County looks for new jail site

HOULTON, Maine (WABI) - The Aroostook County Commissioner’s Office is searching for a site to build a new county jail. Officials say the current jail in Houlton has reached the end of its useful life and cannot reasonably be renovated to meet the county’s correctional needs. Current facility...

Aroostook County, ME · 09-10

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Maine approves state's largest-ever wind farm, says it could save ratepayers up to $425 million

More locally generated renewable energy could also help reduce dependence on volatile fuel markets.

Maine · 09-09