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Panel backs Fort Kent armory transfer
AUGUSTA, Maine — A proposal to transfer ownership of the armory in Fort Kent from the Maine Army National Guard to the University of Maine was endorsed by a legislative committee on Wednesday, but … more
By Kevin Miller
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 38 views
New Presque Isle manager outlines city goals
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — There’s a great deal of charm in the Star City, according to its new city manager, Jim Bennett, and there are also things that can be done to make it better. Bennett, … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 47 views
McCain cuts NB potato sourcing; effect on Maine growers unknown
EASTON, Maine — Frozen-food producer McCain Foods Ltd. announced this week that the company is cutting its potato sourcing in New Brunswick by 20 to 30 percent in response to lower demand for … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/18/10 | 166 views
Biathletes to battle for U.S, NorAm titles
FORT KENT, Maine — Olympians and top biathletes from around North America are in northern Maine for the U.S. and North American Biathlon Championships at the 10th Mountain Lodge that start today … more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/18/10 | 93 views
Three charged with smuggling drugs into state
MARS HILL, Maine — Maine Drug Enforcement Agency officers have arrested and charged two Mars Hill men and a Florida man with smuggling large amounts of oxycodone into Aroostook County where it then … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 5223 views
Rail line issue to bring federal officials to Maine
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Federal officials will be in Maine next month to meet with local and state officials and stakeholders regarding the Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway’s notice of intent … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/16/10 | 1359 views
Ex-Unity College president to lead UMFK
BANGOR, Maine — Former Unity College President v is returning to Maine after a stint as president of a college on an island chain in the Pacific Ocean. more
By Jessica Bloch
BDN Staff | 3/16/10 | 1804 views
Mother of killed roller skier volunteers at Junior Olympics
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Volunteering as a timer at last week's USSA Junior XC Olympics may very well be the hardest thing Dr. Mary Neal has ever done. more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/15/10 | 4517 views
Aroostook County native gets warm welcome home
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — About 30 people stood outside the chain-link fence near the main building of Northern Maine Regional Airport at dusk Saturday, staring intently at the slowly darkening sky. more
By Nick Sambides Jr.
BDN Staff | 3/15/10 | 7018 views
Owner seeks public aid to retrieve husky
FORT KENT, Maine — People living along the St. John River between Fort Kent and Frenchville are on the lookout for a wandering husky missing since the Can-Am Crown Sled Dog Races last Sunday. more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/13/10 | 1849 views
Training can't quite prepare for everything
FORT KENT, Maine — There comes a time for many mushers when we question exactly why it is we hook a group of amped-up huskies to a sled, step on the runners and give the command to go. more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/13/10 | 820 views
Bangor Hydro's parent company bids on Aroostook utility
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The parent company of Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. intends to buy the company that owns Presque Isle-based Maine Public Service Co., a move officials say will improve chances of building a power transmission line linking northern and southern Maine and bolster economic development in Aroostook County. In … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/12/10 | 5044 views
Houlton councilors to quiz cable TV provider
HOULTON, Maine — Still struggling with questions about the town's cable service, town councilors have requested that representatives from Polaris Cable Services come before them to respond to their inquiries. more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/12/10 | 1637 views
Junior Olympics bring cash, crowds to County
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — When her children took an interest in skiing and snowboarding during last month’s Vancouver Olympics, Marie Anderson of Portland decided to meld a trip to visit family with a stop at the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Cross Country Junior Olympics. more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/12/10 | 1221 views
Maine potatoes head to Disney
MONTICELLO, Maine — Although a Monticello potato grower isn't going to Disney World, his seed potatoes are. Daniel Corey, who operates Daniel Corey Farms in Monticello, has sent some of his seed … more
3/11/10 | 1793 views
PI council vacancy to be filled March 22
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — After choosing a new chairman, Presque Isle city councilors are set to appoint a city resident to fill a newly vacant seat on the council. City Clerk Nancy Nichols said … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/11/10 | 607 views
Bad check case in Caribou leads to 2 more arrests
WOODLAND, Maine — The arrest of a Caribou woman Tuesday on a charge involving passing bad checks also led to the arrest of two men on felony gun charges. Officer Doug Bell of the Caribou Police … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/11/10 | 4642 views
3 arrested on drug, firearms charges in Woodland
WOODLAND, Maine — The arrest of a Caribou woman Tuesday on a charge involving the passing of bad checks also led to the arrest of two men on felony gun charges. Officer Doug Bell of the Caribou … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/10/10 | 998 views
State lists ‘lowest-achieving’ schools
AUGUSTA, Maine — The state Department of Education on Tuesday identified what it called the state’s 10 “persistently lowest-achieving schools,” thereby deeming those schools eligible for a … more
By Christopher Cousins
BDN Staff | 3/10/10 | 13280 views
Bengals’ women, men set to face No. 1 opponents
There is likely to be a “nothing to lose” attitude embraced by the members of the University of Maine-Fort Kent basketball teams today as they compete in their respective NAIA Division II … more
By Pete Warner
BDN Staff | 3/10/10 | 385 views
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