Jacob Poitraw was shot after ramming a police officer’s cruiser several times Sunday evening during a pursuit.
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Northern Maine airport close to deal to remain in service
Presque Isle International Airport’s new lease needs approval of Gov. Janet Mills.
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Herd of bison escapes farm, roams free in Aroostook County
The animals were later captured, but one had to be put down after getting hit by a truck, police say.
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Nonprofit begins grant administration for Maine farmworkers
PathStone Corporation has recently taken over the distribution of the National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant in Maine. This grant provides opportunities to individuals working in the agricultural sector who hope to gain access to services that provide them with further skills training and licensing, educational services, and any other career-development services, according to a news […]
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Maine Army National Guard receives top environmental award
AUGUSTA — The Maine Army National Guard has been selected as the winner of the 2022 Secretary of the Army Environmental Award for Natural Resources Conservation in the under 10,000-acre installation award category. As a winner, the guard will compete as the Army’s nominee for the 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards in the same […]
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Presque Isle university recognizes local dean’s list students
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle has named the following local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Dean’s list: Nick Clark of Athens, Mariah A. Dunbar of Canaan, Abby Fisk Malone of Gardiner, Em Blauvelt of Madison, Aaron M. Welch of North Anson, Nichole Marie Stewart of Oakland, Rebeccah […]
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Healthy Living for ME invites Mainers to talk about community needs
As part of Healthy Living for ME’s continued efforts to identify key health needs throughout Maine, the organization plans to hold virtual and in-person listening sessions across the state this fall that are open to the public. The first has been scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. Any Mainer who would like to share […]
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State program to collect unwanted pesticides for free
AUGUSTA — The Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program protects Maine’s natural resources and prevents agriculture pollution by promoting the safe and proper disposal of outdated, unused, or unwanted pesticides. The program is open to homeowners and family-owned farms who are encouraged to bring unwanted pesticides — including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, and similar products used in […]
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Man killed by officer in standoff near University of Maine at Presque Isle campus
Officials say a deputy sheriff fatally shot a man who fired a gun into the air and into the ground during a standoff in northern Maine.
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Presque Isle police data dumped on dark web
Following a ransomware attack, the police department was able to restore its data, and it’s unclear if any ransom payments were made, according to reports.