Articles by Rick Levasseur
Two injured in crash in front of Linneus restaurant
LINNEUS, Maine — Two people were injured shortly after noon on Monday in a three-vehicle collision in front of a restaurant on Route 2A. The crash happened at about 12:30 p.m. when Daniel Griffin, 80, of Hodgdon, who was headed north on Route 2A, pulled in front of an approaching ...
Mars Hill man seriously injured after clothes catch in potato machine
MAPLETON, Maine — A 22-year-old Mars Hill man was nearly choked to death Wednesday morning when his clothes got caught in a bin piler machine at a potato house where he was working. Maine State Police Sgt. Josh Haines commended the quick actions of co-workers for cutting Gregory Cousins loose ...
Bangor Hydro hastily schedules outage Down East to make repairs
JONESBORO, Maine — Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. announced Friday morning that it would be shutting down power in Jonesboro and parts of Jonesport Friday afternoon to replace part of a damaged pole. The outage, which is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. and last about 90 minutes, will affect most of ...
Presque Isle airport awarded $143,000 federal grant
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Northern Maine Regional Airport in Presque Isle a $143,450 grant to replace airfield guidance signs and pavement markings that are required to enhance aircraft visual guidance and safety. “This DOT funding is certainly welcome news for The County ...
State offering free pesticides disposal to homeowners, family farms
AUGUSTA, Maine — Several state agencies are partnering to provide homeowners a free opportunity this fall to dispose of old pesticides that may be stockpiled on their properties. Required registration — the deadline for which is Sept. 28 — is now open for the disposal day, which gives owners of ...
Aroostook Medical Center nurses sponsoring coat drive for needy
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Medical Center nurses are sponsoring a coat drive to help the needy during the holiday season. The nurses also are sponsoring a Float for Coat Collection in the Christmas Light Parade on Saturday. “With the cost of heat rising for Mainers this winter, the ...
POLICE BEAT
Linneus home burglarized while wife was attending husband’s funeral
LINNEUS, Maine — Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a burglary that happened at a local home while the wife and other family members were attending her husband’s funeral. One or more burglars rummaged through the Linneus residence and stole several items during the afternoon on Oct. ...
Celebration to mark Northern Maine Community College’s 50th year
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Throughout the year, Northern Maine Community College has been hosting events to celebrate 50 years as an academic institution. In June, it held a special ceremony to recognize its founders on its official 50th anniversary. Now NMCC is planning a two-day gala beginning Friday to thank ...
KATHRYN OLMSTEAD
Fort Fairfield, Easton Amish families bring out the best in people
I am pushing the speed limit on Route 1A between Fort Fairfield and Easton when I come upon a black horse-drawn buggy, a replica of the image on a caution sign I just passed. Reflexively, I disengage the cruise control. Interesting, I think. Why did I do that? Safety? Respect? ...
11 projects in Maine awarded $3.2 million to convert from oil-to-wood heat
AUGUSTA, Maine — Eleven oil-to-wood heating projects in Maine are receiving $3.2 million in federal stimulus funds, according to Gov. Paul LePage. The Wood to Energy Grants Program grants are the third and final round awarded under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. The grants, awarded through the ...
King Foundation gives UMFK $25,000 for new library roof
FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent has received a $25,000 grant from the Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation for a new roof and roofing insulation for the university’s Waneta T. Blake Library. Blake Library serves more than 10,000 area residents and university students each year, ...
Presque Isle seniors now have place to gather
By Kathy McCarty, Presque Isle Star-Herald on March 24, 2011, at 12:25 a.m.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — After many years of discussion, including occasional public comments made during City Council meetings, senior citizens in the Star City now have a place to call their own for the purpose of holding meetings, gathering for luncheons, recreational use and even a class or two. “The ...
Red Cross conducting blood drives around the state in April
The American Red Cross, Northern New England Blood Services Region will hold blood drives in cities and towns throughout Maine in April. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood to make sure there is an adequate blood supply for patients in need. All donors will receive ...
Former Bangor YMCA building sold to new dental technology school
University of Maine hockey job has been offered to former assistant Red Gendron
Bangor man charged with murder, escape from psychiatric hospital found not competent to stand trial
Bangor police seeking suspect in assault that left man face-down in road
After 27 years, a father continues to search for his daughter, presumed dead
Why is DHHS always asking for more money?
Maine GOP disappoints on Medicaid
Meet Riley and help her get from cancer to Kilimanjaro
Lawrence, Connolly help UMaine advance to America East baseball title game
Bucksport’s Cassidy Adams strikes out 19 in single game
UMaine trails Binghamton 8-2 in suspended game at America East baseball tourney
Jonesport-Beals basketball standout Garet Beal named Parade All-American
Maine Democrats stooped to the governor’s level with TV complaint
Maine’s beer industry continues to brew double-digit growth
‘All That’ actress Amanda Bynes arrested after allegedly tossing bong out apartment window on 36th floor
KahBang organizers announce film and visual arts lineup for festival