New Passadumkeag board generates excitement, treasurer intends resignation

PASSADUMKEAG -- A buzz of anticipation and a touch of chaos dominated the tenor of the April 2 meeting of the Passadumkeag Selectboard -- the first board meeting held after the March 30 annual town meeting. In his first meeting after being elected, Third Selectperson Chandler "Frank" Seavey facilitated a selectboard meeting that contained a palpable excitement in the air, but also transpired in a free-for-all manner that felt like an annual town meeting without a moderator.

Lamson indicted on additional theft charge related to alleged mishandling of funeral service

BANGOR—The disgraced former owner and operator of funeral homes in the Katahdin and Lincoln Lakes Regions was indicted last week on another felony theft charge related to alleged mishandling of a funeral service. Harold “Chip” Lamson, 55, who was listed as residing in East Millinocket, was indicted by Penobscot County grand jury on a single charge of theft by unauthorized taking.

Lincoln Fire crew to increase paramedics, ALS-certificated; responds to vehicle fire

LINCOLN -- Lincoln Fire Department now has eight advanced life support providers and in May, will increase its number of paramedics from three to five staff members.

Burlington Board of Selectmen takes up resident concerns

BURLINGTON -- At an April 1 meeting, the first held after the annual town meeting, the Burlington Board of Selectmen spent significant time addressing the concerns of a resident.  First Selectman John Smith first welcomed Third Selectman Tyler Wakefield, who was recently elected and attending his first meeting of the board of selectmen.

Trash pickup service offered in Howland, selectboard addresses property issues

HOWLAND -- The Howland Board of Selectpersons met April 6, received an announcement of a new private trash pickup service and discussed a property in town that is deteriorating and a foreclosed property whose former owner has defaulted on their payment plans to reclaim the property.

Mattawamkeag selectboard review paddle trail proposal, road repair schedule

MATTAWAMKEAG -- The Mattawamkeag Board of Selectmen met April 6 and discussed the condition of roads and interest from a company in establishing a small campsite along the river for use  by river paddlers

Millinocket confronting rising insurance costs as projected tax raise increase grows

MILLINOCKET—Rising insurance costs have brought the projected tax raise increase in Millinocket’s fiscal year 2027 municipal budget to more than $300,000 as town officials continue to move toward adopting the pact later this month.

Medway Selectmen discuss recent foreclosures, corrected valuation

MEDWAY - Medway Selectmen agreed to follow past precedent and allow property owners who were foreclosed upon on March 19 the opportunity to buy back that property.

Task force updates shed positive light on school reorganization efforts

MILLINOCKET—A recent update from Millinocket Town Council task forces shed positive light into ongoing efforts toward school reorganization in the Katahdin Region.

Hathaway Road culvert project delayed

MEDWAY - Public Works Supervisor Greg Hale informed Medway Selectmen that the project to replace a culvert on the Hathaway Road, which was being mostly funded by a Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) grant, has hit a snag and was put on hold.

East Millinocket pares down scope of stormwater repair work

EAST MILLINOCKET - Selectmen reviewed an estimate for a stormwater repair on Old Main St. near Ellis Supermarket. Problems were brought to the attention of selectmen by resident Fran Ouellette who has complained about black specks and discolored water for years.

Meeting planned for environmental permit related to Millinocket airport projects

MILLINOCKET—A public meeting is planned later this month related to the environmental permit for upcoming projects at Millinocket Municipal Airport, including the reconstruction and extension of the facility’s main runway.

Millinocket’s outdoor education program brings classroom outside

MILLINOCKET—Situated in the heart of one of Maine’s premier multi-season recreation destinations, Millinocket School Department is working hard to connect its students with their surrounding natural resources that attract countless people from all around the globe.

New MML director meets with town officials

MILLINOCKET—The new director of Millinocket Memorial Library recently met with town officials giving her first quarterly presentation on library updates and operations.

Medway public works budget gets first review

MEDWAY - Medway Public Works Supervisor Greg Hale met with selectmen to discuss his 2026-2027 proposed budget for the highway department and transfer station.

Millinocket man indicted on multiple charges from 2025 vehicle stop

MILLINOCKET/BANGOR—A 52-year old Millinocket man was indicted on multiple charges stemming from a motor vehicle stop last year when he was allegedly driving with a revoked license.

Raymond sworn in as councilor following special election victory

MILLINOCKET—Two days after winning a Millinocket Town Council seat in a special election, John Raymond officially took office during a special meeting Thursday afternoon.

MFD reminds residents about open burning rules

MILLINOCKET—With the calendar now turned to April, Millinocket Fire Department has issued a reminder to residents about open burning rules within the Town of Millinocket.