3 years ago
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.
Stories by Alexander MacDougall
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Houlton council authorizes contract with county to provide assistance for ARP funds
The town of Houlton is expected to receive $670,000 as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act signed into law by President Joe Biden in March 2021.
3 years ago
Masons donate new benches around Boy with the Leaking Boot statue
Pierce Park, the location of one of Houlton’s signature landmarks, is getting new benches for visitors who come to see the Boy with the Leaking Boot statue.
3 years ago
Island Falls weighs next steps after failed sewer system vote
The town’s Board of Selectmen discussed the potential fallout Wednesday, Aug. 19, from town residents’ resounding vote against the board’s proposal to pursue funding for a public sewer system.
3 years ago
Patten Pioneer Days returns to full festivities
Residents gathered around Main Street in Patten to watch vehicles representing the Patten area’s prominent businesses and organizations go by on Saturday, Aug. 14, as part of the numerous events that occurred during Patten Pioneer Days.
3 years ago
Patten’s bean hole dinner shows strong turnout despite rain
When Frank Rogers’ grandfather received a Lombard steam log hauler, the machine used by lumbermen at the start of the 20th century to carry their logs in inclement weather, he decided to celebrate with a dinner at the newly inaugurated Patten Lumbermen’s Museum.
3 years ago
SAD 70 superintendent addresses recent criticisms of school district
SAD 70 Superintendent Stephen Fitzpatrick took time Aug. 9 to address some of the controversies in his district in recent months, as part of a lengthy school board meeting which stretched more than two-and-a-half hours.
3 years ago
Highland Avenue to be closed for several weeks for construction
Houlton residents looking to get to Route 1 will not be able to do so via the Highland Avenue bridge for at least a few weeks, as the Maine Department of Transportation begins roadwork on Aug. 12.
3 years ago
Hodgdon schools to make masks and pool testing optional, but warn of potential alterations
School board members of SAD 70 voted Monday, Aug. 9, to make masks optional for the upcoming school year, but school superintendent Stephen Fitzpatrick said that could be subject to change if cases continue to rise in Aroostook County.
