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Smith mother-son duo is dynamic in biathlon
FORT KENT, Maine — Many of the coaches at the U.S. and North American Biathlon Championships were pulling double or even triple duty this week at the 10th Mountain Lodge. more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/22/10 | 101 views
Presque Isle arts center reopens with mission to foster creativity
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Melissa Cote, a 39-year-old Caribou resident, remembers that when she was young, “making snowmen with Play-Doh” was about as creative as she got. more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/22/10 | 248 views
Communication upgrade plans won't affect at Deboullie fire tower
FORT KENT, Maine — The state's plan to upgrade communication technology in the North Woods has raised concerns among officials and outdoor enthusiasts over the fate of the historic Deboullie Mountain fire tower. more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/22/10 | 100 views
Grants aid NMCC students in medical fields
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College students are benefiting from state-of-the-art equipment despite state cutbacks in funding to educational institutions. more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/22/10 | 49 views
Snowsleds, ATVs, skis used for census
PORTLAND, Maine — Census workers are using snowmobiles, airplanes, all-terrain vehicles — even lobster boats — to visit the most far-flung, hidden-away dwellings when counting the nation's populace. more
By Clarke Canfield, The Associated Press
| 3/22/10 | 246 views
Community colleges get green energy grants
AUGUSTA, Maine — Four community colleges in Maine are receiving $1.3 million in federal stimulus grants in support of programs that focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The grants … more
By The Associated Press
| 3/21/10 | 221 views
Plans for Deboullie Mountain communications tower in early stages
FORT KENT, Maine — The state’s plan to upgrade communication technology in the North Woods has raised concerns among officials and outdoor enthusiasts over the fate of the historic Deboullie … more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/21/10 | 650 views
Presque Isle arts center gives kids a creative forum
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Melissa Cote, a 39-year-old Caribou resident, remembers that when she was young, “making snowmen with Play-Do” was about as creative as she got. “We didn't have … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/21/10 | 456 views
Strong skiing makes difference in biathlon
FORT KENT, Maine — If Thursday’s sprint race at the U.S. and North American Biathlon Championships belonged to the shooters, Saturday’s pursuit race was all about the skiers. Strong skiing … more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/20/10 | 246 views
Three communities to get water grants
NORWAY, Maine — Three Maine communities will receive more than $1 million in grants and loans for water treatment improvement projects. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said stimulus money … more
By The Associated Press
| 3/20/10 | 150 views
Fort Kent voters to address annual appropriations at town meeting
FORT KENT, Maine — With revenues down from last year, voters in Fort Kent are looking at a $400,000 tax commitment increase over the coming fiscal year, representing a 1.5 mill increase. more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/20/10 | 270 views
Fort Kent to vote on wind ordinance
FORT KENT, Maine — Voters at Monday night's annual town meeting will decide the fate of a proposed municipal commercial wind energy facility ordinance. more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/20/10 | 790 views
Forest City residents oppose new port facility
FOREST CITY, Maine — While the name might imply a metropolis, Forest City, population 5, is not a hub of activity. more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/20/10 | 9975 views
UMPI opens Native American center in Houlton
HOULTON, Maine — A new portion of the Houlton Higher Education Center is going to support American Indian students as they make their way through college. more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 296 views
Acadian tradition at UMFK brings out inner child of all
FORT KENT, Maine — There's just something about the sweet, gooey nature of maple sugar taffy that brings out the kid in everyone. more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/19/10 | 1535 views
Houlton meeting to discuss school ranking
HOULTON, Maine — A week after its high school was named one of the state's 10 "persistently lowest-achieving schools," officials in SAD 29 are preparing to hold a public hearing to engage the public in a discussion about what the label means for the district. more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/19/10 | 577 views
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 | 532 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 | 951 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 | 1805 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 | 657 views
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