Aroostook County Emergency Management

STOP means STOP.
In the last 30 days, we have had three separate incidents where vehicles failed to stop for school buses with flashing red lights. In two of these cases, bus drivers had to stop students from crossing the road to prevent a tragedy.
All three drivers involved were issued summonses to court.
Know the Law: Maine Title 29-A, §2308
It is a Class E crime in Maine to pass a school bus that is stopped to receive or discharge passengers with its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended. This law applies on all public highways, private roads, and parking areas.
The Consequences:
Minimum Fine: $250 for a first offense.
Please, stay alert and prioritize our children’s safety. When you see those red lights, come to a complete stop. Let’s work together to keep our roads safe for everyone.

Emergency Power Outage Announcement

Maintenance Type: Equipment Repair

Location of Maintenance or Repair: Mapleton

Date of Maintenance/Repair: 5.21.2026

Time & Expected Duration: 1:00 p.m. for approximately two (2) hours

Description of Work:

Versant Power crews will be performing emergency repairs to an electrical line in Mapleton Today, Thursday, May 21st.

The work will begin around 1:00 p.m. and will take approximately two (2) hours to complete, affecting Castle Hill, Presque Isle, Squa Pan, Mapleton and Chapman.

Roughly 1500 customers may experience service interruptions during this time as crews repair equipment, improve reliability and prevent future outages.

For your safety:

Motorists are urged to slow down or move over and change lanes, when possible, if approaching utility crews working on roadways.
Never touch a downed power line or a tree in contact with a downed line.

Customers who use generators are reminded to ensure they are used in accordance with manufacturer guidelines at all times.
Customer information: