4 days ago

TOPS – Week of September 16, 2019

Houlton Chapter of TOPS met Friday, Aug. 30, with seven TOPS and three KOPS members present. 

4 days ago

From the Bunkers – Week of September 16, 2019

What a wonderful week we had for golf this week. Crisp seasonal temps made playing a round while walking quite enjoyable. The rain we got just helps keep the course green.

4 days ago

Southern Aroostook school merger receives state’s endorsement

Could a regional high school for students in Houlton, Hodgdon, Southern Aroostook, East Grand and Region II become a reality?

4 days ago

Impact of social media is topic of screening

The Premiere Screening of “The Media Mind” is coming to Oakfield Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Oakfield Seventh-day Adventist Church at 6 Bear Gulch Road.

4 days ago

Houlton High School class of 1969 celebrates 50 years

Fifty members of Houlton High School’s Class of 1969 held a three-day reunion event to celebrate their 50th class reunion.

4 days ago

Mills orders flags lowered following Farmington explosion

Governor Janet Mills directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately through sunset Wednesday, September 18, 2019, in honor of the Farmington firefighter who lost his life and those who were injured following the explosion at the Life Enrichment Advancing People or “LEAP” facility in Farmington, Maine. 

5 days ago

AMHC helps to highlight Suicide Prevention Month

September is designated as Suicide Prevention Month and Aroostook Mental Health Center has been partnering with other community organizations to highlight awareness, prevention and local resources that are available to everyone.

5 days ago

Matter of Balance course completed

The Houlton/Hodgdon Adult and Community Education center in partnership with the University of Maine at Presque Isle at the Houlton Higher Education Center, and Aroostook Area  Agency on Aging recently completed a Matter of Balance course. 

5 days 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.

6 days 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.

7 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.

7 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.  

1 week 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. 

1 week 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. 

1 week 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.

1 week 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.