2 days ago

Hundreds turn out for Catholic Charities food giveaway in Houlton

Cars were backed up onto Military Street in Houlton on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 24, causing traffic jams as people sought the perishable food items being given out at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. 

4 days ago

Houlton receives donations for cherry blossom project

The town of Houlton has accepted $1,700 from various donors to go toward planting cherry blossom trees at the Gentle Memorial Building, home of the town’s parks and recreation department.

5 days ago

Black Hawks honor hockey seniors in final home game

Hockey seniors on the Houlton-Hodgdon Black Hawks were honored in a special pre-game ceremony Friday, Feb. 19, before the team took the ice for their final home game against Hampden Academy.

5 days ago

Houlton Regional surpasses 1,600 vaccinations, Pfizer vaccine on the way

The campaign to vaccinate the residents of southern Aroostook County against COVID-19 is well underway, with additional reinforcements in the form of another FDA-approved vaccine lying in wait. 

5 days ago

Houlton Police Department announces retirement of longtime dispatcher

After serving more than 44 years in public safety, a Houlton Police Department officer is hanging up his uniform in retirement. 

1 week ago

Island Falls to hold coin contest to mark 150th anniversary

The town of Island Falls is looking to celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary in a unique way -- by holding a contest to design a commemorative coin. 

2 weeks ago

Some towns opt to pay Houlton for ambulance service despite rate increase

Several of the towns that discussed forming an independent ambulance service after Houlton increased its fees have decided to pay Houlton for the coming fiscal year. Others have asked for an extension until their town meetings are held.

2 weeks ago

Southern Aroostook defeats Central Aroostook on home court

The weather outside may have been cold and snowy, but the Southern Aroostook girls team brought the heat indoors, as they put on an impressive display of offense and defense against visiting Central Aroostook of Mars Hill for a 66-31 victory Monday night. 

2 weeks ago

Houlton scores big in victory over Hodgdon

Houlton took an early lead in its Feb. 11 match against Hodgdon, and never looked back, winning by a difference of 30 points as the Shires edged Hodgdon, 72-42. 

2 weeks ago

Houlton accepts bid for new plow truck

The town of Houlton accepted a $177,000 bid for a new plow truck at the latest council meeting on Feb. 8, replacing one that has been in use for 19 years.