3 days ago
Thousands of Canadians want Maine to reopen a 1970 Aroostook death case
The teens’ 1970 deaths were never resolved, and since then they have become known as the Cape Breton Three.
Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli
5 days ago
Another year passes with no new clues about Aroostook’s missing
At the anniversaries of their vanishing, their cases are still rattling local, regional and national audiences who continue to keep their names and stories alive.
6 days ago
Houlton hires former Sagadahoc County administrator as town manager
Her professional journey includes nearly five years as county administrator at Sagadahoc County, town administrator for the Town of Phippsburg for five years as well as a stint as payroll administrator.
1 week ago
Lawsuit alleges Houlton is still withholding camera information
A suit filed Friday is the latest development in a case that appeared headed for resolution in October.
2 weeks ago
Aroostook County couple launches ‘walking taco’ business after eclipse success
Angelina and Chuck Jackman, owners of Amity-based Jack’s Walkin’ Tacos, just won a $25,000 business grant.
2 weeks ago
Tapping into the roots of native plants is a County teacher’s decades-long obsession
An Aroostook County teacher who helps students explore planting, composting, seed gathering and formulating herbal remedies is now taking those same lessons into the community. Shelly Bouchard has been gathering, growing and learning about the benefits and uses of northern Maine plants since she was a young girl. While pregnant with her now 28 year-old […]
2 weeks ago
Former Maine lawyer convicted of stealing a quarter of a million dollars seeks review of case
A former Newport lawyer, convicted in 2022 on one count of theft by unauthorized taking, is going back to court this week in Aroostook County for a post-conviction review. Dale Thistle, 79, was found guilty of stealing a portion of a $390,000 wrongful death settlement, following a 2022 two-day trial in Bangor. The funds were […]
3 weeks ago
Aroostook distillers’ rum-spiked Sasquatch lemonade has taken Mainers by storm
Their latest creation resulted from a collaboration with an iconic Aroostook family business.
3 weeks ago
Houlton has 17 open municipal seats. Only 2 candidates have applied.
Leaders have encouraged residents to become more active in town governance by running for open seats.
4 weeks ago
An Oklahoma couple creates a vintage haven in Aroostook
The rustic building, still packed with treasures and local memories of penny candy and beloved owner Jiggs McNally, caught their attention.
