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Tribal ambassador unearth’s his nation’s invisible history

The Wolastoqey family networks and nationhood never fit neatly into the United States or Canada in the way history books explain, said Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald the Houlton Band of Maliseets tribal ambassador.

Aroostook County town split on Wolfden decision

In a 33-to-33 vote, half of the Mt. Chase voters attending a May 23 special town meeting voted to support a Canadian junior mining company’s non-binding proposal for the Pickett Mountain mining project and half rejected it.

Historic street clock installed near Cary Library

The nearly 300-pound, 11-foot-high classic town timepiece was installed at the corner of Broadway and Market streets in Houlton on Tuesday morning.

Mt.Chase revisits rejection of Wolfden resolution with new town vote

A recent petition put the Pickett Mountain mining project up for a second Mt. Chase town vote on a non-binding resolution in support of the project.

Blackfly Brewfest a beer aficionado’s delight

The Black Fly Brewfest attracted vintners, distillers and craft beer makers from all over Maine. This year, there were more than 100 samples of beers, wines and spirits with inventive creations like Mossy Ledge Spirits’ Holy Hell Jalapeno vodka, Gigantic Dad Pants IPA from Cushnoc Brewing Co. of Augusta and Winterport Winery’s POG Passionfruit Orange Guava Summer Ale.

Maliseet tribal ambassador to speak at Church of the Good Shepherd

Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald, tribal ambassador for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, will talk about the history of the relationship between the Maliseet Indians and Houlton-area settlers at the Church of the Good Shepherd on May 23.

RSU 29 eliminates 15 positions in 2023-2024 $15.7 million budget

Dwindling student enrollments and increased state property valuations reduced the state subsidy to RSU 29, forcing the district to cut positions in next year’s school district budget.

Houlton man arrested on 24 burglary and vandalism counts

A Houlton man faces up to 40 years in jail if convicted on 24 counts of burglary and aggravated criminal mischief charges.

Earth Day felling of trees at Aroostook County Courthouse angers residents

When tree crews leveled five seemingly healthy trees in front of the Aroostook County Courthouse in Houlton the day before Earth Day, local emotions escalated.

Sheriff lauds life-saving efforts by ACSO staff

Two Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office employees went above and beyond in their heroic efforts to help individuals who were in mental health crises, said Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen.

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