11 months ago
New signs will give special welcome to Canadians visiting Maine
The signs will be installed in key locations at border crossing and other locations throughout the state. That includes several in Aroostook County.
Houlton
11 months ago
A longtime Presque Isle grocery store is closing
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A grocery store that has been part of Presque Isle for decades will close its doors at the end of Thursday. Steaks N’ Stuff, owned by brothers Jimmy and Joe Donahue, will close at 6 p.m., Jimmy Donahue announced earlier Thursday on Facebook. The store is closing for purely personal reasons, […]
11 months ago
Inaugural Allagash canoe race drew several Maine paddling legends
There were 39 paddlers in the mass start race, including legends Terry Wescott and Bob Martin who chose the Allagash Dash over a competing race on the Union River at Grand Lake Dam.
11 months ago
The County Crossword for May 21, 2025
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.
11 months ago
Maine lawmakers want to stop local police from working with ICE
A long list of Mainers urged state lawmakers on Monday to pass legislation making it illegal for local police to act as federal immigration officers.
11 months ago
Illegal border crossings down in Maine as migrants face more risk of removal
The Houlton Sector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested 113 “illegal aliens” from 16 countries in April, the sector’s highest number of arrests in a single month in nearly 24 years.
11 months ago
Van Buren educator is County Teacher of the Year
More than 550 teachers across the state were nominated this year by members of their school communities, according to the education department.
11 months ago
Southern New Hampshire University spring president’s list
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the spring 2025 president’s list, for attaining a grade point average of 3.7 and above. The spring terms run from January to May: Rileigh Landry of Wade, Kristen Hall of Van Buren, Karaline […]
11 months ago
Greater Houlton Christian Academy honor parts
HOULTON, Maine — Robert Albers, head of school for Greater Houlton Christian Academy, is pleased to announce the honor part for the graduating Class of 2025. Addison E. Watson, valedictorian, is the daughter of Damian and Faith Watson of Smyrna Mills. Addison is a three-year member of the National Honor Society. She has received recognition […]
11 months ago
Aroostook town is locked out of its controversial $130K surveillance system
To get the system back up and running, the town would need to pay a $7,000 annual licensing fee.
