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Potato growers hope for a bigger, better season after two challenging years

Aroostook County

Potato growers hope for a bigger, better season after two challenging years

Aroostook County

Man shot, killed by police officer in Presque Isle; AG's office investigating

A spokesman for the Office of the Attorney General said the shooting happened near the University of Maine at Presque Isle
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Here's a four-legged update to the 'Togo 261' expedition

More sled dogs on the way!
History

Tante Blanche, Maine's first health care hero

Historian Fran Gendreau says the heroism story of Tante Blanche reflects the Acadian community of today: close-knit and generous in times of need
Crime

Aroostook County man sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexual abuse of minor, possession of child pornography

Kyle Sirois, formerly of Fort Fairfield, pleaded guilty in 2019
Aroostook County

'The language connects us to our identity.' | Franco-Americans strive to keep the French language alive in Maine

A ‘No French’ law passed in 1919 contributed to the diminishing of a once-thriving French language in northern Maine.
Local News

Human remains found in Caribou woods identified as man missing since 2019

The skeletal remains found Sunday were identified as Kurtis Madore, 31. A cause of death has not been determined but police say there is no evidence of foul play.
As Seen On TV

Replacement work starts for the 100-year-old international bridge between Madawaska and Edmundston

The international bridge that connects Madawaska to Canada is 100 years old and in critical condition.
Aroostook County

New Maine-Canada bridge project to start construction soon

Maine DOT said the total project is expected to cost $97.5 million. The state awarded the construction contract to Reed & Reed Inc. of Woolwich.
Economy

Maine industry experts tell Congressional committee sustainable forest products will help revitalize local economies, mill towns

GO Lab., Inc., is renovating a former paper mill in Madison to produce recycled wood fiber insulation
Aroostook County

Local man arrested following knife attack in Mars Hill

Adam Jackson, 42, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
Crime

Police warn of spike in catalytic converter thefts in Maine and across the nation

Police say thieves have removed the catalytic converters from parked vehicles at both businesses and private properties, using a variety of methods

'I'm not in prison anymore, but my addiction was my prison': Maine sees record number of drug overdose deaths in June

New bridge restores Barter’s Island's connection

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'The Maine House': A tribute to and record of classic Maine homes

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Giant panda in French zoo gives birth to female twins

'I'm not in prison anymore, but my addiction was my prison': Maine sees record number of drug overdose deaths in June

Maine's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Maine | NewsCenterMaine.com

Potato growers hope for a bigger, better season after two challenging years

Man shot, killed by police officer in Presque Isle; AG's office investigating

Here's a four-legged update to the 'Togo 261' expedition

Tante Blanche, Maine's first health care hero

Aroostook County man sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexual abuse of minor, possession of child pornography

'The language connects us to our identity.' | Franco-Americans strive to keep the French language alive in Maine

Human remains found in Caribou woods identified as man missing since 2019

Replacement work starts for the 100-year-old international bridge between Madawaska and Edmundston

New Maine-Canada bridge project to start construction soon

Maine industry experts tell Congressional committee sustainable forest products will help revitalize local economies, mill towns

Local man arrested following knife attack in Mars Hill

Police warn of spike in catalytic converter thefts in Maine and across the nation

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