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Stockholm residents can now renew motor vehicle registrations online
10+ hour, 47+ min ago (199+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine " Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced that the town of Stockholm launched Rapid Renewal. Rapid Renewal is the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicle's online service for renewing motor vehicle registrations. Through Rapid Renewal,…...
County Area Ride Service completes record month
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (295+ words) CARIBOU, Maine " The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living has announced a record-breaking month for its County Area Ride Service. In the month of February, the program provided 97 rides for area residents 50 and over. The CARS program connects community…...
Wintergreen to show colonial and American Revolution-themed art
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (183+ words) Wintergreen to show colonial and American Revolution-themed art'thecounty.me PRESQUE ISLE, Maine " Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring a variety of artists in April for the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. The opening reception for their…...
Madawaska raises nearly a quarter-million to kick off park renovations
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (578+ words) MADAWASKA, Maine " One small town in northern Maine has raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars to help fund the first phase of renovations to its park." Through donations from residents and local businesses, the town of Madawaksa has…...
Easter bunnies. Chocolate or stuffed?
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (434+ words) By Gloria J. Towle This time of year, we always try to do a simple reminder for those thinking of Easter eggs and especially Easter Bunny's! What is the best decision for your family " a real bunny, stuffed Bunny or better…...
Northern Maine's second annual Logger Fest coming this spring
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (380+ words) After 2024s inaugural Logger Fest, which honored one of the states oldest industries with three days of logging-themed activities, organizers plan to expand this year. The festival, slated May 15 through May 17 in Fort Kent, will celebrate one of the states major…...
Houlton set to begin nearly $1.3M downtown sidewalk project
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (580+ words) For nearly a decade, engineers, state planners and town officials have repeatedly walked, measured and calculated curbs, slopes and steps for an extensive downtown Houlton sidewalk project that will finally start on April 20." Funded by Maine's Department of Transportation, the…...
Houlton’s eclipse film comes to Maine PBS this month
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (913+ words) The chemistry between an Aroostook County town and two New York filmmakers charmed a Maine PBS producer, convincing her to add the story of Houlton's 2024 eclipse celebration to the network's film series." Laura Schenck, the executive producer of local productions…...
Boys & Girls Club of Maliseets have tree-tapping experience
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (271+ words) Boys & Girls Club of Maliseets have tree-tapping experience'The County LITTLETON, Maine " Participants in the Boys & Girls Club of Maliseets gained first-hand knowledge on how to identify sap producing maple trees during a chilly afternoon field trip Monday, March 23. Gathering at…...
Presque Isle council recommends JetBlue to keep serving airport
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (985+ words) The Presque Isle City Council on Wednesday night voted 5-2 to recommend JetBlue to continue serving the city's airport for the next four years." The council made its recommendation after a more than three-hour-long, at times contentious joint meeting with its…...