2 weeks ago
County residents fear price hikes from Donald Trump’s trade war
Many Mainers fear the tariffs’ effects on energy prices, lobstering and more, right down to the shelves of local grocery stores.
County Politics
2 weeks ago
Hands Off! rally in Houlton draws close to 100
Signs called for the Trump administration and Elon Musk to take their hands off a long list of freedoms and to leave Canadian neighbors alone.
4 weeks ago
Aroostook residents push for a Collins town hall
More than 25 people gathered Friday in front of Collins’ legislative office in Caribou.
1 month ago
County residents rally for International Women’s Day
People spilled onto both sides of Main Street Saturday, many carrying signs or flags.
1 month ago
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson explores a run for governor
His northern Maine roots and advocacy for labor unions have made him an attractive candidate for some Democrats to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.
1 month ago
HBMI’s Crofton-Macdonald elected as president of Wabanaki Alliance
HOULTON, Maine – The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the Wabanaki Alliance now have an even stronger bond following the election of Osihkiyol “Zeke” Crofton-Macdonald as its new president. Crofton-Macdonald joined HBMI in 2022 as its first Tribal Ambassador and has worked diligently to educate and foster relationships with many organizations across the state. […]
2 months ago
Houlton rally against Trump administration was one of 16 in Maine
The rally was one of more than a dozen around the state on Saturday against the new administration of President Donald Trump.
2 months ago
Rural school districts could lose more if Trump cuts Maine’s funds
In the worst case scenario, the termination of federal funding could mean that some programs — especially in the areas of special education, food and rural education — could get cut.
3 months ago
Houlton town manager resigns after just 8 months
HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Town Council voted 5-1 to accept the town manager’s immediate resignation following an executive session during Monday night’s meeting. Councilor Erin Matthews cast the dissenting vote. Town Manager Jeremy Smith was only in the top municipal post for eight months. He took the town’s administrative reins in early May, after […]
3 months ago
Presque Isle City Council chooses new leaders
Jeff Willette will chair the Presque Isle City Council and Hank King will serve as deputy chair for 2025.
