Tariff threats and political insults could put millions of dollars for Maine’s tourism industry at risk.
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Fort Kent mother and child survive deer collision, car fire
The vehicle was engulfed in flames shortly after the crash on Interstate 95 in Dyer Brook.
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Lack of snow in Maine cancels Can-Am sled dog races, which draw thousands each year
The event normally brings thousands of spectators and valuable tourism dollars to northern Maine, one of the most rural parts of the Northeast.
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Cannabis businesses boom in Maine, but access to banking’s a bust
The state’s industry is maturing and could bring in revenue of nearly $200 million this year. But even now, many companies are forced to operate on a cash-only basis.
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Maine looks to create more access to lawyers in state’s rural areas
A proposed clinic in Fort Kent would be a 3-year pilot program that would provide free legal aid to Maine residents.
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Pandemic forces cancellation of Maine sled dog races
The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races have been the top races of their kind in New England for almost 3 decades.
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Aroostook County man killed in late night ATV crash
Game wardens say Travis Haley of New Canada lost control while driving on a dirt road in Fort Kent.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: I’m socially distant from seagulls, but I still seek Facebook friends
Social media and the present coronavirus have added words to our vocabulary and expanded the meanings of familiar ones.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Canadian wins 250-mile dog sled race by a mere 35 seconds
The Can-Am Crown kicked off Saturday in Fort Kent with mushers from Maine, Minnesota, Iowa and several Canadian provinces.
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About 35 miles of Maine roads have been treated with now-banned sealant
The surfaces are safe to drive on, though, according to a Maine Department of Transportation official.