Moosehead area events

Bill Green back on TV to support Collins

Retired sportscaster Bill Green returns to Maine airwaves in a new political ad, defending Senator Susan Collins against recent attacks and vandalism as she faces a competitive reelection bid.

Bangor man allegedly confessed to jailmate about 1984 Calais slaying

The murder trial of Raymond Brown has begun, four decades after 18-year-old Linda Maxwell was found dead, with prosecutors alleging Brown confessed to the killing to a jailmate.

Ellsworth producers differ on possible food sovereignty rule

Ellsworth residents are debating a proposed food sovereignty ordinance that would allow local producers to sell homemade meals without expensive commercial kitchen requirements, sparking concerns over public safety.

Hampton Inn, Presque Isle, held a ribbon cutting

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand reopening of the newly renovated Hampton Inn with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff and local board members.

Ellsworth awards $1.6M contract for new courthouse access road

The state began construction on the new judicial center in July. It is expected to be operational by 2028.