9 hours ago

Recovery walk offers support for those with addictions

Richard Silliboy of Houlton knows first hand how the dangers of alcohol can consume an individual’s life.

11 hours ago

Eight complete training in mechanized logging

Graduates of Maine’s only post-secondary training program for operators of mechanized logging equipment were recognized Friday, Sept. 14, at a ceremony held in the woods southeast of Ashland, where they have spent weeks harvesting timber using sophisticated state-of-the-art machines like those they will encounter in the logging industry.

1 day ago

Health assessment offers guidance to County health care leaders

Aroostook County health care leaders gathered in Presque Isle, Houlton and Fort Kent Monday to learn about the region’s evolving community health needs.

1 day ago

Public works director appeals for dump truck funding

The public works director appeared before the Town Council on Sept. 10 to request funding to buy two dump trucks that he said are desperately needed.

2 days ago

UMS board signs off on UMPI ag program, UMFK nursing collaboration

The University of Maine System Board of Trustees convened in Presque Isle Monday, formally approving UMPI’s new agricultural program and hearing strong support for a new collaborative nursing program with UMFK.

2 days ago

Crystal church welcomes new pastor

The Crystal Wesleyan Church welcomed its new pastor The Rev. Lisa Jo Graden and her husband at her Pastoral Installation Ceremony on Aug. 12 at the church at 348 Winding Hill Road in Crystal.

2 days ago

Cemetery superintendent addresses concerns over fallen trees on grave stones

The cemetery superintendent updated town councilors recently about the status of a tree removal project at Evergreen Cemetery and addressed concerns raised by some residents about trees falling on grave markers.

5 days ago

Houlton native making name for himself as consultant for ‘S.W.A.T.’ TV show

Like many youths who grew up in Houlton in the 1970s and 1980s, Otis “Odie” Gallop grew up using his imagination as a child to entertain himself.

5 days ago

Inmate work program benefits communities across The County

For the past five years, the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office has operated a program that has given back to the community while saving taxpayers money.

6 days ago

County natives brace themselves for prolonged impact of Florence in North Carolina

Former Aroostook County residents now living in North Carolina, where Tropical Storm Florence has unleashed a torrent of wind and rain, are getting ready to ride what forecasters expect to be an unfolding disaster of widespread flooding.

7 days ago

State police seek public input on Monticello burglaries

State police are asking residents for their help in identifying items believed to have been stolen from camp sites and residences in the Monticello area.

1 week ago

Kitchen fire damages Houlton home

An electrical issue may be to blame for a kitchen fire that damaged a home on Franklin Avenue Monday, Sept. 10.

1 week ago

RCMP investigating death of 17-year-old girl

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have charged an 18-year-old man from Jacksonville, New Brunswick, with first degree murder in the death of a 17-year-old girl, also from Jacksonville, which is located just across the Maine border at Houlton.

1 week ago

Theriault Equipment closes doors in Houlton

Theriault Equipment, a John Deere dealership that sells both new and used tractors and lawn mowers, has closed the doors to its Houlton location after 12 years of service in the Shiretown.

1 week ago

Houlton residents gather to remember POWs and MIAs

The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is traditionally observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year.

1 week ago

Although no longer running, historic fountain still present in Market Square

Throughout its history, Market Square has served as a community gathering place and center of economic commerce.

1 week ago

TOPS (week of September 12, 2018)

The Houlton chapter of TOPS met Aug. 24, we we meet every Friday, at 7:45 to weigh in and at 9 a.m. for an hourlong meeting.

1 week ago

Houlton Rotarians amazed at generosity during E-waste collection

The generosity of the community never ceases to amaze members of the Houlton Rotary Club.