8 hours ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of November 25, 2019

I would like to tell you about Silver. She is a petite little grey cat who has the misfortune of having feline AIDS.

8 hours ago

County Faces: Richard Rhoda of Houlton

Houlton attorney Richard Rhoda is renowned throughout southern Aroostook County as a man who is fiercely passionate about history and culture in the Shiretown.

8 hours ago

Holiday spirit returns to Shiretown

That old familiar holiday spirit has returned to the Shiretown now that the official town Christmas tree has arrived in Market Square.

20 hours ago

Houlton police remind motorists of winter parking ban

With winter seemingly here to stay, Houlton Police Chief Tim DeLuca and Houlton Public Works Director Chris Stewart are reminding drivers of the town’s downtown parking ban.

1 day ago

Festival of Trees returns to Houlton Regional Hospital

The magic of Christmas and the giving spirit is already alive and well at Houlton Regional Hospital.

1 day ago

Tractor trailer loaded with wood pellets rolls over on I-95

A tractor trailer rolled over on Interstate 95 early Tuesday, spilling a load of wood pellets.

1 day ago

Some parts of Aroostook see 7 inches of snow from storm

Several towns throughout Aroostook County saw significant snow from a storm that pushed through the region on Tuesday, sending cars sliding off icy roadways and canceling schools and community events.

2 days ago

Registration for Spring 2020 University of Maine System Classes is underway at Houlton Center

The Houlton Higher Education Center is currently registering for University of Maine at Presque Isle and University of Maine at Augusta classes for its spring semester Jan. 21 to May 9, 2020.

2 days ago

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 11-17, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov.11-17, including the following.

2 days ago

WinterKids offers seasonal family fun

The annual WinterKids App membership is now available. Families who purchase a membership and download the app will have access to offers on lift tickets, equipment rentals, gear, and much more at over 80 recreational areas and retailers around Maine and New Hampshire.

2 days ago

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 4-10, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov.4-10, including the following.

2 days ago

Weekly digital jigsaw – Teacups — Houlton Pioneer Times

A wall of teacups adds an elegant touch to the Treasures of the Heart tearoom. All of the cups are available for purchase at the store.

2 days ago

Rainbow Girls making a comeback in Houlton

A return of The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls may soon be coming to the Shiretown.

2 days ago

Treasures of the Heart tearoom opens in Houlton

For years, Houlton’s Melissa Nataluk dreamed of carrying out a plan she shared with her grandmother of opening a tearoom. 

2 days ago

Therapist joins AMHC’s Houlton office

Aroostook Mental Health Center (AMHC) has announced the addition of Suzanne Costallos, LCSW to its Houlton Outpatient office.           

2 days ago

SAD 29 menu – Week of November 20, 2019

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

2 days ago

Oakfield seniors gather for luncheon

The Oakfield Seniors met Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Smokie-Haulers Snowmobile Club for their first meeting in November.

2 days ago

RSU 50 menu – Week of November 20, 2019

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