As Maine intensifies ‘forever chemical’ testing, one-third of sampled Unity water wells deemed unsafe

Of 91 water wells tested recently in Unity by the state, 33 of those had higher PFAS levels than what Maine considers safe.

Unity adopts moratorium on high-voltage power lines as it codifies opposition to power corridor

Residents voted at a special town meeting Thursday to adopt a 180-day moratorium that pushes back against state plans for the Aroostook Renewable Gateway Project.

Aroma Joe’s to offer free 20-ounce drink for all veterans Nov. 11

Rumford, Dixfield women identified as victims of deadly crash in Albion

Kandi L. Carrier, 38, of Rumford, died Friday after the van she was riding in collided with a pickup truck. The van's driver, Mandy L. Thibodeau, 46, of Dixfield, was injured and is in fair condition at a Bangor hospital.

Maine Cheese Guild to hold Open Creamery Day Oct. 8

Hundreds ride passenger trains to Common Ground Country Fair

The Belfast and Moosehead Lake railroad runs two trains to and from the fair, one from Thorndike and the other from Unity.

Tens of thousands expected in Unity as Common Ground Country Fair prepares to launch

The three-day fair, a celebration of agricultural life and rural living in Maine, opens Friday and is expected to feature more than 1,000 exhibitors and speakers.

Common Ground Country Fair to kick off in Unity Sept. 22

The fair continues Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23 and 24.

Campus of former Unity College going up for sale

It follows sweeping changes for Unity Environmental University and the future use of its campus.

Farmers roll out tractors, trucks in Albion to protest proposed transmission corridor

Farmers who gathered Wednesday said they already face severe challenges to farm operations and do not have the resources to push back against a planned corridor covering some 150 miles to transport wind-generated power south from Aroostook County.