6 hours ago

Currier captures Maine Potato Blossom 5-Miler title

Russell Currier bested a field of 51 runners to claim the Maine Potato Blossom 5-Mile road race crown Saturday, July 20, under blistering hot weather conditions.

12 hours ago

Houlton Higher Education Center joins 30th celebration of online learning

For 30 years, residents in rural Maine have been able to take courses otherwise not available to them thanks to the distance learning program offered through the University of Maine at Augusta.

3 days ago

Hodgdon bridge construction on schedule

Construction is proceeding on schedule for the bridge replacement project near the Hodgdon Mills dam and so far the disruption has not negatively affected residents or businesses.

3 days ago

Hodgdon man charged with burglary, aggravated assault

A 53-year-old Hodgdon man was charged with aggravated assault and burglary following a July 13 incident on High Street.

3 days ago

Taxi driver charged in hit-and-run

A 29-year-old Houlton man was charged July 9 with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. 

3 days ago

Sheriff’s arrest 2 in Catholic Charities burglary

The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office has charged two men with burglary after they reportedly broke into the Catholic Charities of Maine warehouse on U.S. Route 1 Thursday evening.

4 days ago

1950s-themed diner opens in Houlton

Blast from the Past, a 1950s-themed diner, celebrated its grand opening in downtown Houlton Thursday, July 11.

4 days ago

Houlton receives DEP grant for culvert work

The town has moved one step closer to replacing a deteriorating culvert on the Morningstar Road, near the Tate and Lyle Ingredients plant, thanks to funds from the Department of Environmental Protection.

5 days ago

Ganzel siblings make beautiful music together

Joining a well established community band can be intimidating for even the most experienced player.

7 days ago

Danforth’s summer concert series generates buzz in the community

While the city of Bangor has its Waterfront concerts to entertain the masses, the community of Danforth is doing its best to bring music on a smaller scale to its residents this summer.