6 hours ago

Elks Soccer Shoot slated for Sept. 22

The annual Houlton Elks Soccer Shoot takes place Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Houlton Middle-High School  soccer field. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. and the competition begins at 1 p.m.

18 hours ago

Defending state champs in rebuilding mode

After coming off a storybook season a year ago, complete with winning the state Class C championship, Houlton golf coach Dave Grant is counting on new faces to carry the team this fall.

2 days ago

New cellular phone law goes into effect Sept. 19

The urge to pick up one’s phone while driving could come now with a hefty fine.

2 days ago

Town, fair board to consider loan agreement

The Houlton Fair Association is making plans to pursue a loan as it works to reorganize after several years of declining revenue.

2 days ago

Katahdin Bankshares declares dividend

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.1125 per share for the third quarter of 2019.

2 days ago

Century-old editorial commends local news

Editor’s note: We found this editorial piece in an October 1919 newspaper while researching for our From Our Files features. One hundred years later, we feel it still reflects our mission to serve our communities.  

2 days ago

I missed the northern lights (Or did I?)

Have you ever woken up, looked at your phone or computer, and seen pictures of the northern lights from the previous night that you missed because you were sleeping? Well, you might not have missed them. 

2 days ago

Two people charged with felonies in shooting while manhunt continues for Alexander

Police have confirmed that two people who were arrested in connection with the shooting on Northern Road this week are facing felony charges. 

3 days ago

A return trip to grade school

As much as I hate to admit this, it was -- gasp -- 50 years ago this month that I set off at 4 years old, in my little blue plaid dress with matching hair ribbon, for my first day at Gouldville School.

3 days ago

United Way kicks off 2019 campaign

Twenty-five people representing various businesses and organizations around The County attended United Way of Aroostook’s Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast Sept. 12 at Café Sorpreso in Presque Isle.  

3 days ago

Retired teachers elect officers, discuss SAGE

The Aroostook Retired Educators Association met on Aug. 27 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center.  

3 days ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of September 16, 2019

Every animal that passes through our door has a story.  Many are heartbreaking and all are sad. Surrendered because they are no longer wanted or because the family is moving. Some surrender them because they have had a baby, while others just drop them off on the road side somewhere. 

4 days ago

SAD 29 menu – Week of September 16, 2019

Breakfast for all Schools Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1% and skim milk.

4 days ago

RSU 50 menu – Week of September 16, 2019

Breakfast Choice of 1 percent white or fat-free chocolate milk; assorted fruit juice and fresh fruit.

4 days ago

East Grand school menu – Week of September 16, 2019

Breakfast Breakfast is served with milk, fruit and juice.

4 days ago

SAD 70 menu – Week of September 16, 2019

Breakfast Breakfast is served with choice of cereal, assorted fruit juice and white or chocolate milk.

4 days ago

Houlton first responders remember 9-11

Members of the Houlton Police and Fire departments paid their respects to fallen comrades Wednesday with a silent vigil in honor of the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks.

4 days ago

County Faces: Harold Cote of Connor Township

Harold Cote, 77, of Connor Township was born in a family of farmers, and from a young age he was drawn to all aspects of the trade.