Alexander MacDougall, Author at Bangor Daily News

Houlton landscaping company turns old fire towers into observation stations for hikers

by Alexander MacDougall November 22, 2020November 22, 2020

The fire towers were built by the Maine Forest Service and used in the 20th century by observers who watched for signs of forest fires.

Woman allegedly assaulted her boyfriend and stole RV in Aroostook County

by Alexander MacDougall November 12, 2020November 13, 2020

Sherman’s last World War II vet recalls his experience in the world’s greatest conflict

by Alexander MacDougall November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

Aroostook Sheriff’s Office searching for woman after alleged domestic assault, theft in Sherman

by Alexander MacDougall November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

They planned to work in hospitals near Seattle. The pandemic brought them to northern Maine.

by Alexander MacDougall November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

Study shows Katahdin area’s unemployment rate is nearly 3 times that of Maine

by Alexander MacDougall November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

Linneus grain farm only Aroostook-based company featured in statewide showcase

by Alexander MacDougall October 31, 2020October 31, 2020

New LifeFlight helipad to bring urgent care closer to popular Down East outdoors destination

by Alexander MacDougall October 27, 2020October 26, 2020

Proposed mine near Baxter State Park is first real test of Maine’s new mining law

by Alexander MacDougall October 19, 2020October 20, 2020

State trooper justified in 2018 fatal shooting of Merrill man

by Alexander MacDougall October 16, 2020October 19, 2020

The process of harvesting potatoes in Aroostook County

by Alexander MacDougall October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

Katahdin Woods and Waters to celebrate dark sky designation in virtual event

by Alexander MacDougall October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

How historic drought affects potato harvest in Aroostook County

by Alexander MacDougall September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

Aroostook County crops hard hit after extremely dry summer

by Morgan Mitchell and Alexander MacDougall September 20, 2020September 20, 2020

Houlton-area schools moving ahead with fall sports seasons

by Joseph Cyr and Alexander MacDougall September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Fireplaces and log forts are part of this Washington County school’s outdoor classroom

by Alexander MacDougall September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

Electric vehicle charging stations increase in a county that barely uses them

by Alexander MacDougall September 3, 2020September 2, 2020

Out-of-state homebuyers flock to Aroostook County amid coronavirus pandemic

by Alexander MacDougall August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

Maine-based tiny house manufacturer says business is booming during the pandemic

by Alexander MacDougall August 17, 2020August 18, 2020

Proposed mine near Mt. Chase draws opposition from environmental advocacy group

by Alexander MacDougall August 15, 2020August 17, 2020