1 hour ago

County residents recall tournament time memories

Even though he hasn’t lived in Houlton for more than 15 years and doesn’t know any of the basketball team members anymore, Joe McMahon of Andover, Massachusetts, still tries to watch every game during tournament time.

3 hours ago

Houlton Police log – February 2019

The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents in the month of February.

7 hours ago

Several inches of snow to fall ahead of Thursday’s morning commute

A fresh batch of snow will fall over much of Maine late Wednesday into Thursday morning.

19 hours ago

Schenck handles Easton in D North quarterfinal

Tyrone Davis tallied 33 points to lead the Schenck Wolverines’ to a 69-52 victory over Easton in the Class D North quarterfinal at the Cross Insurance Center Monday afternoon.

19 hours ago

Deer Isle-Stonington pulls away in second half to defeat Ashland in D North quarterfinals

Lily Gray scored 15 points and Taylor Hardy had 14, including 12 in the third quarter, to lead second seed Deer Isle-Stonington to a 57-28 victory over No. 7 Ashland in their Class D North semifinal at the Cross Insurance Center Monday morning.

23 hours ago

Longtime Houlton physician, community leader dies

A long time local physician and community leader has died. Dr. Paul Romanelli, 72, died Feb 9 at his home, according to his obituary.

24 hours ago

Riders injured in Portage, Caribou snowmobile crashes

Two snowmobilers in Aroostook County suffered injuries in in separate crashes Sunday and were treated at area hospitals.

24 hours ago

East Grand school menu (week of February 20, 2019)

Breakfast is served with milk.

24 hours ago

SAD 29 menu (week of February 20, 2019)

Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1% and skim milk.

24 hours ago

SAD 70 (week of February 20, 2019)

Breakfast is served with choice of cereal, assorted fruit juice and white or chocolate milk.

24 hours ago

Caribou BMV to close half-day for upgrades

The 13 branch offices of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed for half days on various dates throughout February and March, to allow for computer and phone system upgrades.

1 day ago

Council seeking more advice on marijuana regulations

Town councilors are seeking more legal guidance before they make a decision on how to address changes to state laws on medical marijuana rules and regulations.

1 day ago

State accepting input on emerald ash borer, gypsy moth quarantine proposals

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is in the midst of taking public comments on proposals aimed at stopping the spread of two forest pests -- the gypsy moth and the emerald ash borer.

1 day ago

LED light conversion could save Caribou nearly $100,000 annually

Caribou City Manager Dennis Marker updated councilors on Feb. 11 about the results of an Investment Grade Audit report concerning the potential conversion of Caribou street lights to more efficient and less expensive LED.

2 days ago

Southern Aroostook Community School unveils new state of the art heating system

A year-long renovation project to replace a worn out heating system at Southern Aroostook Community School is finally complete.

2 days ago

How to bead a popsocket for your phone using Native flat stitch beading techniques

For many generations, beading has been a common practice in Native American artwork for creating earrings, necklaces and beaded accessories for traditional tribe regalia.

2 days ago

This theater program wants to empower young girls

Carol Ayoob hopes to bring that message of empowerment back as part of a new theater program for today’s young girls.

3 days ago

RSU 29 leaders address Houlton Rotarians

On Feb. 11, the Houlton Rotary Club met for its weekly luncheon meeting at Watson Hall.