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Houlton man arrested for trafficking after police find meth and $18,000 in vehicle

A Houlton man has been arrested on drug trafficking charges after police seized 50 grams of methamphetamine and more than $18,000 in cash.

Presque Isle man sentenced for part on methamphetamine trafficking in northern Maine

Another person from Presque Isle has been sentenced in federal court for his part in a plan to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine throughout northern and central Maine.

Island Falls’ oldest resident awarded traditional Boston Post cane

Malcolm Palmer, age 96, was presented with an original commemorative cane certifying him as the town of Island Falls’ oldest resident, in a small ceremony held Friday, Sept. 17, at the Island Falls Historical Society.

Houlton council approves funding for upgrading ice system for civic center

The Houlton Town Council has agreed to enter into an agreement to install upgrades to run the ice system at the John Millar Civic Center, as sign-ups for recreational hockey began on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

New Region Two director encourages students to join trade school programs

Aimee London, the new director of the Region Two School of Applied Technology, attended the Sept. 14 Hodgdon School Board meeting to discuss some of the classes and programs that her school offers to prospective students.

Hodgdon School Board updated on district’s COVID-19 situation

After last month’s contentious school board meeting regarding COVID-19 protocols, the Sept. 14 SAD 70 board meeting provided a calmer atmosphere to discuss the most recent updates on protecting against the virus at school.

Houlton man uninjured when trailer flips over in Westfield

A Houlton man escaped injury Sunday morning when the trailer he was hauling overturned into a ditch.

Wolfden submits updated rezoning petition to LUPC for proposed metals mine

Wolfden Resources has submitted an updated rezoning petition to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission after concerns were raised regarding the mine’s potential treatment of wastewater on the environment.

New ‘Paws 4 Valor’ program gives Aroostook veteran his own service dog

Ronald Pelletier, a U.S. Army veteran living in Ashland, received a new friend on Thursday at a special ceremony held at Purpose Pups in Houlton.

Houlton unveils preliminary plans for downtown sidewalk project

The town of Houlton officially released construction plans for its downtown sidewalk project, which is set to begin next summer.

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