Sandra Caron is the recipient of the University of Maine Alumni Association’s 2019 Distinguished Maine Professor Award that recognizes the highest qualities of teaching, research and public service. The UMaine professor of family relations and human sexuality is a “triple threat,” says Timothy Reagan, dean of the College of Education and Human Development. In addition […]
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City to enforce downtown sidewalk snow removal ordinance
OLD TOWN – Business owners who have come to rely on the city clearing their sidewalks of snow will have to fend for themselves starting next year. In 1983, a city ordinance was passed requiring business owners in the downtown area to clean up the sidewalks in front of their properties after a snowstorm. Over […]
Boiler restarted at mill
It’s the firs major piece of machinery to operate at the mill in nearly three and a half years.
Orono Town Council candidate profiles
Four people are running in the town’s municipal elections that will be held March 12.
Project Linus Blanket Day this Saturday
The event is hosted by the Canoe City Quilters.
At the Legislature: National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Invasive species at best are perennial pests and at worst can cause real, lasting harm to the environment and the economy.
March star shows at the Emera Astronomy Center
The universe, space and time, and rockets will be subjects of shows this month.
Editorial: Save on gas
The US Department of Energy offers a lengthy list of tips to add to your gas mileage.
Border Patrol facility would mean minimum of 300K in new revenues to city
The agency – more typically known as Border Patrol -currently operates out of Houlton but wants a more centralized location in the state for its air and marine operations units.