Island Falls News

A logging truck driver from Island Falls has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a Maine Department of Transportation worker last year.

A 51-year-old Island Falls man appeared in Washington County Superior Court on Tuesday charged with manslaughter in connection with the death last year of a Maine Department of Transportation worker.

Governor John Baldacci is in northern Maine today visiting places that were damaged by heavy rains and river flooding earlier this spring.

The 80 members of the Dyer Brook Community Church will hold worship services in a nearby school for the foreseeable future after lightning sparked a fire in the 100-year-old sanctuary on Monday.

A mobile Disaster Recovery Center will be moving through disaster-affected communities in Aroostook County to assist individuals and business owners impacted by the flooding that occurred beginning April 28. via Federal Emergency Management Agency

“The damage to homes can mean a direct economic loss to that family and the community”

Business counselors from the Maine Small Business Development Centers service center at Northern Maine Development Commission are offering assistance to small businesses in the aftermath of the recent spring ... via MaineToday

“The church has been open for anyone who needs a place to stay”

The James and Fish Rivers crested Thursday, leaving much of Fort Kent, Maine, underwater. via Disaster News Network

You Make the Difference , reads the plaque Katahdin Valley Health Center's Chief Executive Office Durward Humphrey and KVHC Board Chair Linda Goodall presented to John 'Jack' Phipps at its recent Board of ... via Magic City Morning Star

“The schools have spent this additional [money] as if it were a windfall instead of being meant for property tax relief.”

By BDN Staff Friday, March 28, 2008 - Bangor Daily News Rep. Henry Joy is known for his provocative ideas - remember his proposal to have northern Maine secede from the rest of the state? Rep. via Bangor Daily News

A water main break in Island Falls today made getting access to fresh water difficult. via WAGM TV

A decision to build a new fire station in the town of Island Falls was voted down last night...88 people cast a yes vote and 113 voted against the new building. via WAGM TV

BELFAST : William Wilkie of Belfast and Ann Wilkie of Wiscasset proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle, to Kristian Hosford of Island Falls. via Village Soup

“We are also ready to launch a capital campaign on the Web. "We are optimistic that will happen in 2008”

By Nick Sambides Jr. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - Bangor Daily News If the Katahdin Valley Health Center's effort to expand its clinics in Millinocket and Patten for $3.85 million is going to culminate in 2008, ... via Bangor Daily News

National Starch and Chemical Company, which makes food-grade starch for processed foods and industrial products at its Island Falls plant, announced the layoffs in September. via WLBZ

“I never remember him yelling at me.”

Harold Sherman, D.V.M. shows his light side before attending to "Maggie", a 9-year-old mixed breed dog owned by George Barton of Dover-Foxcroft, right. via Bangor Daily News

“The wind is really starting to pick up”

By Jen Lynds Thursday, December 13, 2007 - Bangor Daily News On the heels of a wintry storm that dumped as much as 10 inches of snow on some parts of Aroostook County, motorists also were contending with gusty ... via Bangor Daily News

The first major snowstorm to sweep across Maine this season was farther out to sea than expected, reducing snowfall totals, but there was still plenty of the white stuff to clean up Tuesday, officials said. via Bangor Daily News

“I worked retail for 20 years, so I know how it works.”

Increased heating oil and fuel prices may have been at the back of shoppers' minds Friday, but it didn't appear to keep most people home on what is typically the busiest shopping day of the year. via The Citizen

Katahdin Valley Health Center employees joined together to share Thanksgiving with others in the communities that KVHC serves. via Magic City Morning Star

Macy's in Boston's Downtown Crossing is getting ready for Christmas.

On Sunday, the department store set up their massive Christmas tree on the store's marquee ledge in preparation for the annual tree lighting ceremony, which will take place on November 23 at 5 p.m.

The tree was donated by Mike McNally of Island Falls, Maine, who was dubbed the winner of the Perfect Christmas Tree Contest.

Crews will now start decorating the tree. According to Macy's representatives, it will take over 1,600 hours, two-and-a-half miles of wire and over 10,000 multi-colored lights to decorate the tree. Read more