1 day ago

Houlton girls cross country captures PVC Class C crown

For the first time in the program’s history, the Houlton/Greater Houlton Christian Academy girls cross country squad has won the Penobscot Valley Conference Class C championship. 

2 days ago

Houlton football earns first-round bye

The Houlton High School football team will have an extra week to get ready for the postseason thanks to a first-round bye.

4 days ago

Houlton Public Works garage needs to replace underground fuel tank

The town of Houlton is exploring options for its public works garage after an underground fuel tank failed a recent test.

5 days ago

Houlton splits soccer contests with Orono

Whenever Houlton and Orono meet on the soccer field, a competitive contest traditionally unfolds.

6 days ago

Deadline approaching for absentee ballots

Houlton town officials are reminding residents that there are several options for voting in the upcoming November election.

1 week ago

County squads compete in State Class C golf tournament

Golfers from Houlton, Fort Fairfield, Fort Kent and Madawaska journeyed to the Natanis Golf Course Saturday for the State Class C golf team and individual championships.

1 week ago

Soccer squads stay busy

The regular season is starting to wind down for area boys and girls soccer teams. The following is a recap of games reported to the newspaper as of Monday, Oct. 11.

2 weeks ago

Iconic Houlton restaurant has no plans to reopen

After seven decades of serving food in southern Aroostook County, it is the end of an era for a popular local restaurant in the Houlton community.

2 weeks ago

Hope and Justice lights up downtown Houlton for domestic violence awareness

Eight people have lost their lives in Maine thus far in 2021 as a result of domestic violence.

2 weeks ago

Flacke is back as RSU 29/SAD 70 special education director

Special education needs for students in SAD 70 will once again fall under the purview of Sandy Flacke thanks to an agreement with neighboring RSU 29.