Home HODGDON, Maine — April 29, 2024 — U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Houlton Sector new Chief Patrol Agent Juan Bernal talks about his experiences in Del Rio, Texas and his plans for Maine. (Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli | Houlton Pioneer Times) New Houlton border patrol chief talks about his southern experience In Del Rio, Texas, where he was acting chief patrol agent, Juan Bernal was responsible for 242 miles of border with Mexico and 2,000 agents. by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 17 hours ago Latest News Houlton school district proposes cutting 9 positions and French program by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 12 hours ago Limestone students nab state championship at ‘odyssey’ competition by Melissa Lizotte 12 hours ago UMPI graduates largest class ever amid space-themed ceremony by Paula Brewer 2 days ago Couple expands online business to Main Street in Presque Isle by Paula Brewer 17 hours ago UMFK commencement ceremony features 207 students receiving degrees by Chris Bouchard 2 days ago Caribou’s Aroostook River race has strong turnout despite low water by Melissa Lizotte 1 day ago Land sailing event set at former Loring air base May 7-12 by Melissa Lizotte 3 days ago Volunteers are keeping an Aroostook wildlife refuge going amid budget cuts by Melissa Lizotte 3 days ago Presque Isle hires social media liaison and sets communications policy by Paula Brewer 4 days ago Sports Area youth learn tribal connections to lacrosse by Contributed 9 hours ago Northern Maine Moose defeat John Bapst by Contributed 9 hours ago Caribou’s Aroostook River race has strong turnout despite low water by Melissa Lizotte 1 day ago Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race was a challenge due to low water level by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 2 days ago Land sailing event set at former Loring air base May 7-12 by Melissa Lizotte 3 days ago Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race slated for Saturday by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 4 days ago Most Read 1 Parents of missing Washburn man upset police didn’t inform them a body had been found April 23, 2024 2 Houlton School District’s $1.1 million budget shortfall means teacher cuts April 30, 2024 3 Fort Kent teen is graduating high school and college this year May 2, 2024 4 Police investigating body found in Caribou on bank of Aroostook River April 23, 2024 5 Couple expands online business to Main Street in Presque Isle May 6, 2024 County Politics Limestone residents will vote on tax incentives for new Loring potato chip plant by Melissa Lizotte 5 days ago Limestone Select Board to discuss proposed ATV ordinance by Melissa Lizotte 1 week ago Events Police / Courts New Houlton border patrol chief talks about his southern experience Former Van Buren Police Chief honored during retirement ceremony Police identify body found near Aroostook River as missing Washburn man Business News Agency on Aging marks Older Americans Month by Contributed 15 hours ago Cary to Mark National Nurse and Hospital Week – A celebration of caring by Contributed 15 hours ago Couple expands online business to Main Street in Presque Isle by Paula Brewer 17 hours ago Volunteers are keeping an Aroostook wildlife refuge going amid budget cuts by Melissa Lizotte 3 days ago Limestone residents will vote on tax incentives for new Loring potato chip plant by Melissa Lizotte 5 days ago Pets Ark Animal Sanctuary Week of April 24, 2024 PAWS Pet of the Week – Tabitha Great support Opinions Get rid of activists in Legislature by Contributed 1 week ago The upside of a broken kneecap by Contributed 2 weeks ago What’s my line? by Contributed 2 weeks ago