13 hours ago

Police rescue 2 trapped in crashed car in Littleton

Nathan Richards, 37, was charged with trafficking methamphetamine after the crash.

2 days ago

Rocks in your backyard

Maine is such a diverse state, from the massive mountains in the western part of the state, to the rolling central highlands, to the blueberry bogs of the Downeast region, and finally to the most beautiful "garden of Maine,” Aroostook County. 

2 days ago

Councilors considering purchase of plow for recreation department

Town Councilors are considering a request for a snow plow for the maintenance truck for the Houlton Parks and Recreation Department.

2 days ago

Changes in heating assistance guidelines will benefit more people

More people in Aroostook County could gain access to life-saving heating assistance this winter thanks to changes in the statewide Home Energy Assistance Heating Program, offered locally through Aroostook County Action Program.

2 days ago

Micmacs partner with city, local groups for Native American Heritage Month event

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs will collaborate with the city of Presque Isle, Wintergreen Arts Center, the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, University of Maine at Presque Isle and Northern Maine Community College to host a weekend dedicated to Native stories, art, music, history and cultural pride.

2 days ago

Cooking with Susie Q

I had a request a while back for a recipe for Hermits.  I gave him our favorite. Since that time, we found another one we like.  With apples readily available all year round, this one can be made anytime.  However, with apples coming into season soon, this might be great time to try these Apple Hermits.

2 days ago

Fort Fairfield Town Council votes in favor of full-time fire and EMS service

Fort Fairfield councilors voted unanimously Wednesday, Oct. 16, in favor of starting their own full-time fire and EMS service, citing the crucial need for those services in the town.

2 days ago

Perreault becomes newest Eagle Scout for Ashland’s Troop 179

Boy Scout Troop 179 in Ashland recently named lifelong Scout Tristan Perreault, 18, as its first Eagle Scout in six years.

3 days ago

Local DEP responder takes security training

Emergency responder Kelly L. Langley, from the Presque Isle office of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, recently completed training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama. 

3 days ago

Campuses achieve honors for Maine seafood sourcing

The dining operations at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Fort Kent recently achieved the goal of sourcing 100 percent “Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested”white fish, making them champions in the Gulf of Maine Research Institute seafood program. 

3 days ago

Gagnon to lead state nursing organization

Andrew "AJ" Gagnon, department chair of Northern Maine Community College's emergency medical services department, was named president of the Organization of Maine Nursing Executives.

3 days ago

Relaxing can be stressful

Why does it seem that planning a family vacation gets harder and more stressful the older our children get? Surely I am not the only person to experience this phenomenon?

4 days ago

Severe rain, high winds pelt Aroostook County

On Wednesday Jessica Cyr of Presque Isle forgot to take in her daughter’s favorite play tent that she had set up on the front lawn of her house in the city on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

4 days ago

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Sept. 9-15, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 9-15, 2019, including the following.

4 days ago

Town to consider policy around metal detectors

Town councilors will consider ideas regarding how to handle the use of metal detectors on municipal property.

4 days ago

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Sept. 23-29, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 23-29, 2019, including the following.

4 days ago

Houlton Criminal Docket, June 2019

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of June.

4 days ago

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Sept. 2-8, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 2-8, 2019, including the following.