11 hours ago

Northern Maine Community College announces spring 2018 dean’s list

Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2018 spring semester

17 hours ago

Patten experiencing economic growth

Business is booming in Patten, with a number of new stores popping up in recent months, while other establishments have expanded their operations in the past year.

1 day ago

Houlton area From our Files – week of July 11, 2018

100 Years Ago - July 10, 1918 New position — Miss Mary Carroll left Saturday for New York City where she has a federal position in the Postal Census department.

2 days ago

McCready wins Marine Corps gun raffle

John McCready, left, was the winner of a 9mm handgun that was raffled by the Marine Corps Detachment 1368 of Houlton.

2 days ago

Aroostook Retired Educators explore Littleton museum

Laughter, hugs, and smiling faces filled the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum on Tuesday, June 26, when retired teachers from all over Aroostook County gathered for the first of four summer meetings.

2 days ago

From the Bunkers – week of July 11, 2018

Summer hit with a vengeance last week with temps in the 90’s and humidity up there. We asked for warmer weather and got it.

2 days ago

Search for Houlton principal takes on new urgency with resignation of assistant

With the start of the new school year a little more than a month away, RSU 29 officials are still searching for a new high school principal, and now also must find a new assistant principal.

3 days ago

Houlton teen readying for Shrine Lobster Bowl

Football has played a major role in Damon Reynolds’ life, from the time he was just a small boy.

3 days ago

Houlton man sentenced to nearly 3 years on weapons charges

A federal judge Wednesday sentenced a Houlton man to nearly three years in prison on weapons charges.

3 days ago

Dr. Woods receives President’s Award from Maine Dental Association

Dr. Karl Woods, a dentist who practices in Houlton, has been recognized with a Maine Dental Association President’s Award.

3 days ago

Motorcycle ride to benefit Houlton Salvation Army set for Saturday

On Saturday, July 14, The Salvation Army of Houlton will host its inaugural “The County’s Ride For The Red Shield” motorcycle event.

3 days ago

Houlton Rotarians hear about Red Cross programs

The Houlton Rotary Club hosted Mary Green, Red Cross Community Manager for Aroostook County at a recent meeting.

3 days ago

Closing a school in a rural area affects more than just students

As Maine's population has grown older, the number of school-aged children has declined, forcing some communities to close schools that have been social anchors for years.

3 days ago

Rainy day, dream away

Every day, I walk before work, and I set a fast pace, and go for about 80 minutes. I do it all year long, no matter the weather.

3 days ago

Aroostook Partnerships speaks on demographics in The County

Bob Dorsey, president of Aroostook Partnerships, spoke at a recent meeting of the Houlton Rotary Club to provide a Community Update on the “Caring For The Crown” Report.

3 days ago

Houlton Sector Border Patrol arrests illegal alien in Calais

On Tuesday, July 10, Houlton Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calais Station in Washington County arrested a Mexican national after he illegally entered the United States from Canada.

3 days ago

Border Outpost: Community

Yes, it was something my mother said offhandedly, not prompted by any question as to the reason why.

3 days ago

137 compete in third upper Valley seniors golf tourney of summer

A group of 137 golfers participated in the third Upper St. John Valley Seniors men’s tournament