15 hours ago

Salmon Brook Historical Society opens in Washburn for the summer, plans fundraisers

The Salmon Brook Historical Society in Washburn has officially opened the doors of the Wilder House and Aroostook County Agricultural Museum

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.

18 hours ago

Potato Blossom Festival kicks off with townwide yard sale, horseshoe tournament

The 71st annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival brought out much of the local community for the opening festivities on Saturday.

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

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.

2 days ago

Leisure Village Writers share latest book of life stories with friends, community

When the Leisure Village Writers first met as a group with Chapman-based writer and former teacher Martie Pritchard in 2015

2 days ago

State approves additional $4.8 million for new Caribou school

The Maine Board of Education has approved an additional $4.8 million for Caribou’s new $45 million pre-kindergarten to eighth grade school project that was jeopardized in May

3 days ago

State requests additional comments on ash borer rules

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service is working on an emergency order to stop movement of ash in response to the detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Frenchville and Madawaska in Aroostook County, and still seeks public feedback on the issue.

3 days ago

Presque Isle Farmer’s Market adds payment options

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Farmers’ Market can now accept SNAP, EBT and credit cards, and will hold a “soft” opening for the SNAP/EBT/credit card machine tomorrow, Saturday, July 14.

3 days ago

Presque Isle police seek help finding suspect who fled from officers

Local police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man they say fled from officers on his ATV a week ago and is wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident.

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

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

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

Houlton alum spends month studying in China

While most college students were enjoying their summer relaxing from classes, John Thatcher of Houlton was busy spending a month overseas learning about Chinese culture.

3 days ago

Island Falls seniors – week of July 11, 2018

Our group met on July 5 at the Island Falls Municipal Building. We all enjoyed a variety of casseroles, finger sandwiches and desserts.

4 days ago

TOPS – week of July 11, 2018

The Houlton Chapter of TOPS met Friday, June 29. There were 10 TOPS and four KOPS members present.

4 days ago

Houlton summer rec

Houlton summer rec