1 month ago
Houlton Water Co. to increase water rates
The proposed rate will increase the average residential bill by $1.90 per month or $5.70 per quarter, according to PUC filings.
Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli
1 month ago
Missing Penobscot County man found dead after Aroostook motorcycle crash
Gregory Richard, 52, was last seen in Danforth driving his 2003 Harley Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle, police said.
2 months ago
Houlton superintendent addresses students’ complaints of sexual harassment in school district
Joe Fagnant said that in the current school year, through Sept. 30, there were 14 total reported incidents of bullying and harassment in the district of which nine were substantiated.
2 months ago
Texas couple restores 1860 Houlton home
Jane Putnam loves the clean, simple lines of her latest masterpiece, with its vibrant white walls, white linen sofas, floor-to-ceiling uncovered windows, original heart pine floors, high ceilings, mortar countertops, four-walled library, recessed lighting and grand piano.
2 months ago
$425 million federal grant revives Aroostook renewable energy project
The Aroostook Renewable Gateway is key in helping the state reach its 80 percent renewable energy goal by 2030.
2 months ago
Hancock Lumber to acquire Tiny Homes of Maine
The two family businesses have already signed a letter of intent prior to an anticipated closing of the deal at the end of the month.
2 months ago
Friendship woman donates 326 acres in Aroostook to land trust
The property donated by Donna Roggenthien is located roughly 15 miles north of Patten with nearly 12,500 feet fronting Rockabema Lake.
2 months ago
Bulrush Farm and mercantile store certified to accept food stamps
In addition to their Hodgdon farm store located on Jackins Settlement Road, the Burkharts have opened Bulrush Mercantile at their embroidery shop on Court Street in downtown Houlton.
2 months ago
Amish farmers open custom meat processing plant in Smyrna
Moosehead Meats is one of 17 USDA approved slaughterhouse and processing plants in the state with the next closest a couple hours south.
2 months ago
Nearly 75 Houlton students walk out of classes to protest bullying in school
Houlton Middle High School students walked out of classes on Wednesday morning to protest what they call a pervasive culture of sexual harassment, assault and bullying at the school.
