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06/09/2026

U.S. SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LAW BANNING GAS STOVES, APPLIANCES

On Monday, the Supreme Court vacated a lower court ruling that upheld Biden Energy Department regulations that would outlaw gas stoves and water heaters in Americans’ homes and require homeowners with these to either renovate their homes or switch to electric appliances.

In American Gas Association, et al. V. Dept. Of Energy, et al, the District of Columbia’s district court upheld the Biden Administration’s regulations banning the use of non-condensing appliances, effectively eliminating gas furnaces and water heaters from the marketplace.

In response, the American Gas Association, American Public Gas Association and National Propane Gas Association asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision. In their petition to the high court for a writ of certiorari, they stressed the consequences of allowing the lower court’s decision to stand:

“The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) prohibits the Department of Energy from adopting efficiency standards that ban consumer access to appliances with distinct performance characteristics.

“In this case, the Department adopted standards abolishing gas-fired furnaces and water heaters that work with existing venting systems in millions of homes and buildings across the country. These standards will force consumers to either renovate their homes or switch to electric appliances.”

"The Department may not adopt standards that effectively eliminate from the market products that have distinct 'performance characteristics,'" Solicitor General John Sauer wrote in a brief to the high court.

On Monday, in apparent concurrence with Sauer’s analysis, the Supreme Court granted the petition, vacated the ruling and sent the case back to the D.C. court, ordering it to reconsider its decision supporting the Biden Administration regulations:

“The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for further consideration in light of the position asserted by the Solicitor General in his brief for the United States filed on April 28, 2026.”

06/09/2026

NOAA has issued a G3 storm watch for Monday into Monday night. With a G3 solar storm, the KP index is usually a 7, which means aurora could be visible as far south as New York. This would put all of Maine solidly in the viewing range for the northern lights if the storm can stay strong into the nighttime hours. The best chance to view will be between 11PM - 2 AM.

06/08/2026

🚜💥 MUD, TRUCKS, AND HORSEPOWER! 💥🚜

Get ready for the Coastal Auto Parts - NAPA MudBowl at Spud Speedway in Caribou, June 18th through the 21st!

Watch as drivers battle through the mud in one of Northern Maine's biggest and muddiest events of the year. Expect plenty of action, family fun, great food, and unforgettable moments as competitors push their trucks to the limit!

Get your tickets here: https://tickets.spudspeedway.com/

📅 June 18-21
📍 Spud Speedway, Caribou
🏁 Coastal Auto Parts NAPA MudBowl

06/08/2026

Tactical military exercises are underway today in the skies over Limestone as part of Operation Northern Phoenix.

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

The Aurora Boreallis will be viewable tonight between 10 pm and 2 am EST...

06/02/2026

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📞 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📞

Due to an increase in spam and telemarketing calls to department phone lines, Caribou Fire & Ambulance has implemented a new call attendant
system on the following business lines:

• 207-493-4204
• 207-493-4205
• 207-493-3306
• 207-493-3307

The new system will provide callers with options for permit activations, general inquiries, and direct contact with department staff including the Fire Chief, administrative office, and billing department.

🚨 We would also like to remind the public that 9-1-1 should always be used for emergencies. Dialing 9-1-1 remains the primary and fastest way to receive an emergency response. 🚨

06/01/2026

NMCC Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College has announced the students named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. To be eligible, students must earn a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.

“Being named to the Dean’s List reflects the dedication, focus and perseverance our students bring to their academic work each day,” said NMCC Vice President and Dean of Academic and Student Affairs Angela Buck. “Many of our students are balancing full-time jobs, raising families and managing significant personal responsibilities while pursuing their education. Their success speaks not only to their academic ability, but also to their determination, resilience and commitment to building a better future for themselves and their families. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the example they set through their hard work and perseverance.”
A total of 114 full-time students and 105 part-time students were named to the Dean’s List. Of those recognized, 52 students achieved high honors with a grade point average of 3.85–4.0.
The following students were named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List and are listed by city of residence.
*Indicates high honors of 3.85 or above.
Spring 2026 Dean’s List (3.2–4.0)
Full-time students
Ashland: Douglas Vick
Auburn: Benjamin Forbush
Baileyville: Maia Huckins, Jaiden Wormell
Belgrade: Blake Pettengill
Bradenton, FL: Danielle Suitter*
Caribou: Alexander Belanger, Brittany Blankenship*, Allyssa Boucher, Gabriel Carlson, Hanif Comrie*, Brennan Guerrette, Katelyn McMann, Antoinette Rankin, Ian Russell, Aislinn Van Trump*
Cary: Conner Ames
Chapman: Jewel Fournier
Damariscotta: Jacob Caron
Danbury, WI: Bryce Schubert*
Easton: Mason Adams, Mica Adler*, Dawson Lamoreau*, Madison Seeley
Fort Fairfield: Brittany Bragg, Andrew Conklin, Sunny Ford*, Keith Langley, Matthew Maguire, Madison McMann, Alexander Poitras, Ayla Urquhart
Fort Kent: Jessica Madore*, Mason Taggett*
Frenchville: Logan Pelletier, Ryan Pelletier
Grand Isle: Macie Dionne
Hodgdon: Cooper Lawlor
Hope: Natalie Hall
Houlton: Nicholas Austin, McKenna Avery, Owen Beaulieu, Eric Clemmer, Rhylee Parsons*
Jay: Connor Foss
Kittery: Michael Van Cleave
Lakeview: Thomas Lyford
Limestone: Jacquese Barrett, Morganne Emery*
Limington: Olivia Garland*
Littleton: Natalee McCarthy*
Ludlow: Marco Almonte, Riley Holmes
Madawaska: Damyn Hebert, Caleb Lavertu, Robert Poiesz
Mapleton: Ryder Chandler, Samuel Donohue, Neve Guerrette, Patrick Lessard*, Courtney Nardacci
Mars Hill: Rebecca Bell, Taylor Burtt, Chase Henderson, Brinleigh Kingsbury, Addison Mahan
Monticello: Basil Lynds, Lindzi Nelson
New Canada: Trystan Rioux
New Gloucester: Isaac Libby
New Limerick: Christopher Davis*, Mataya Pinette*
Oak Harbor, OH: Taylor Hutton-McAtee
Oxbow: Grant Thomas
Patten: Samuel Boone
Portland, OR: Devin Shields
Presque Isle: Thefanie Aballo*, Aliana Acevedo, Logan Chandler, Ayden Cunningham, Sarah DeMerchant*, Jacob Deschenes, Isaac Duchardt, Drew Dunn, Parker Fuller, Jonah Gordon*, Shea Hayes*, Hannah Langworthy, Taitem Lindsey*, Ethan Mathes, Xavier McAtee*, Owen Meadows, Taliana Ricker, Evan Rossignol*, Tyler Young
Saint Agatha: Dawson Gagnon*
Saint David: Aiden Albert, Shane Gendreau*
Sanford: Taylor Turner
Stacyville: Kadin Higgins*
Thomaston: Isabella Earley*
Van Buren: Andrea Cyr, Ethan Gagnon, Eric T***s
Vassalboro: Adam Noll
Wade: Hunter Campbell
Washburn: Christa McCoy*, Samuel McCrum, Ayden Mulder
West Bath: Jackson Delano
Winterville: Liam Lozier
Woodland: Elisabeth Macomber-Goodwin*, Joel Oliver*, Andrew Ring
*Indicates high honors of 3.85 or above.
Spring 2026 Dean’s List (3.2–4.0)
Part-time students
Arundel: Olivia Moody
Ashland: Autumn Howes, Laurie Theriault
Bangor: Ivy McDaniel
Bridgewater: Brooke Blackstone
Cape Elizabeth: Harold Young
Caribou: Timothy Adams, Lindsey Chestnut*, Haley Dumond, Kaylee Duchardt, Wesley Hitchcock, Michelle LeBlanc, Faith Peterson*, Joshua Pitre*, Elizabeth Porter, Jody Smith, Brody Smith, Madison Stevens
Cary Plt: Kelly Silverthorn
Castle Hill: Lexus Sharp*
Chapman: Garret Caron
East Millinocket: Jennifer Rivas
Easton: Karlie Adams, Alexis Michaud, Madison Seeley
Eastport: Audrey Andrews
Edmunds: Cierra Seeley
Farmington: Alyssa Kervin*
Fort Fairfield: Madison Bubar, Kayla Giberson, Sarah McShea*, Ethan Ouellette*
Fort Kent: Paula Chasse, Chris Waters
Frenchville: Jordan Hodgkin, Jordan Labbe
Garfield Plt: Gabriella Ayotte
Grand Isle: Jessica Theriault
Hampden: Danielle Stranieri*
Hodgdon: Brandon Codrey, Anna Oliver
Houlton: Brooklyn Brewer, Elayna Byron, Karina Golban, Dorothy Johnson*, Katelyn Laferriere*, Tanisha Martin, Katherine Palmer
Island Falls: Angela Botting*
Jeffersonville, VT: Zion Farrell
Limestone: Caitlin Fisher, Danielle Jean*, Laura Ku**er
Linneus: Sierra McAvoy
Littleton: Taylor Fitzpatrick
Madawaska: Emma Gendreau*, Chance Lilly*
Mapleton: Andrew Buck*, Jarid Ouellette, Kris Shemkovitz*
Mars Hill: Carson Cushman*
New Limerick: Dylan Greenier, Nikki Rollins
Oakfield: Makayla Crandall
Patten: Laura White*
Perham: Chelsea Hobbs*, Chase Hobbs
Pittston: Samuel Morgan
Plaster Rock: Donald Taylor*
Poland: Sarah Babcock
Portland: Edith Tungadio, Rowan Siddon*
Presque Isle: Wesley Almeida, Jodie Aragona, Victor Ballerstein, MacKenzie Blackstone, Jasmine Bonato*, Christa Booker, Crystal Chapman*, Alivia Fitzherbert, Lucy Kelley, Melissa Langille*, Elizabeth Morrow, Kayla Provost*, Evan Rossignol*, Summer Sponberg, Jasiah Wilson
Sabattus: Sophie Tibbetts
S**o: John Bull*
Saint Agatha: Colby Coulombe
Saint David: Megan Fongemie, Joseph Kelley
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago: Tonya McLennan
Scranton, PA: Dany Ekofo
Sherman: John McKinley
South Portland: Corey Blake
St. David: Katelyn Ouellette*
Van Buren: George Anzalone*, Braydin McClary*, Ashley Plourde
Washburn: Jared Duggan
Waterville: Virginia Soucie
Winterville: Steven Morris
Woodland: Ryan Cole, Jenson Sargent*

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Founded in 1961, Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) is a fully accredited, two-year public college in Presque Isle, Maine. Dedicated to excellence in education, NMCC offers more than 30 innovative associate degree and certificate programs, available both online and in person. As one of seven colleges in the Maine Community College System, NMCC provides students with high-quality, career-focused learning opportunities in a supportive environment.

06/01/2026

A big THANK YOU to Afternoon Andy Soule for stepping up and filling in on the Channel X Morning Show this week while Ali takes some time away for surgery this morning.

05/23/2026

🏁 Stan & Ali from the Channel X Morning Show are LIVE today at Spud Speedway for the Mega Marketplace and Season Opener Race Day! 🏎️🔥

They got to meet the voice of Spud Speedway, Marcel Bosse!