Central Aroostook News Today

Increased dew point values and a strong system on our doorstep will enhance our risk for thunderstorm development by the late morning and early afternoon hours. High pressure takes control for the weekend resulting in a sunny start to the holiday weekend.

Aroostook Workforce Connector is funded by $402,000 in state grant money that will cover marketing, dispatch services and two staffers to drive two vehicles that hold 12 to 14 passengers.

“These positions are in high demand and they are high wage. Exposing girls to such trades makes even more sense now than it did 20 years ago."

Gray-New Gloucester and Ellsworth prevail in Class B, and Lisbon/St. Dom's and Houlton lead the way in Class C.

Blue Devils beat out Oxford Hills, Bangor for first A North crown since 2017; Greyhounds win third straight C South title.

Patriots win first-ever regional championship; Greyhounds win third straight C South title.

To help increase diversion rates of solid waste, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking grant proposals.

When someone mentions a cemetery to you, what do you think of? And if they asked you to go walk around in one with them, what would you do? Cemeteries are actually very valuable historic resources revealing information about historic events, genealogy, religious beliefs, settlement patterns and more. The symbolism on the carved gravestones is also fascinating.

L.D. 1284, making personal finance a high school graduation requirement, represents our best chance to give future generations of Mainers the skills and confidence to manage their money wisely.

As Maine educators, we share a passion for personal finance education, a subject that is taking off nationally. Not only is it growing like wildfire, but those who teach it and learn it often say it is the most important course they have taken in high school. Students love this course because it is relevant […]