Houlton

1 week ago

Philbrook receives GHCA’s MPA Principal’s Award

HOULTON, Maine – Jack Philbrook, a senior at Greater Houlton Christian Academy, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal’s Award. He is the son of Joel and Jessica Philbrook of New Limerick. The award sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.  Robert […]

1 week ago

USDA awards $1M to Houlton school district to boost technology

Houlton’s school district has received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. John Butera, the USDA Rural Development Maine state director, visited Houlton Monday to announce the funding. The schools in the Southern Aroostook Area Regional Service Center (SAARS) applied for the USDA Distance Learning Telemedicine grant. The schools include RSU 29 (Houlton), MSAD […]

2 weeks ago

The County Crossword for March 11, 2026

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

2 weeks ago

Community invited to help shape new name of community action agency

As work continues on schedule toward the formation of a new three‑county Community Action  Agency, Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties is inviting residents across the region to participate in an online community survey focused specifically on helping choose the new name for the organization.