15 hours ago

Grand jury indicts Patten man in February credit union robbery

The Penobscot County grand jury Wednesday indicted a Patten man accused of robbing an Eastmill Federal Credit Union branch in February.

2 days ago

Notre Dame Cathedral fire brings back memories of church blaze in Houlton in 1958

Like many people across the world, Esther McElroy of Caribou watched on television as a fire on April 15 gutted Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

3 days ago

Animal hospital needs zoning change to move to North Street

A local animal hospital is looking to relocate its business, but first needs Town Council approval to do so because of zoning regulations.

4 days ago

Attorney general’s office still investigating Oakfield shooting

The Maine Attorney General’s Office continues to investigate the fatal officer involved shooting of a southern Aroostook man by a state trooper nearly a year ago.

4 days ago

Flooding strikes communities across Aroostook County

A flood warning is in effect for southeastern Aroostook County and northeastern Penobscot County until 6 p.m. Sunday.

5 days ago

Residents of Aroostook watching ice jams, melting snow

Residents of Aroostook County are watching area rivers and streams as ice jams, melting ice and impending rain could lead to rising rivers and potential flooding in some areas.

6 days ago

Forecast for rain, warm temps keeping Aroostook on alert for flooding

While the Aroostook River in Washburn has gone from moderate flood stage of 18.25 on Thursday to 16.74 feet Friday, a significant threat remains for low lying areas in Aroostook County this weekend as a forecast for rain combined with snowmelt may pose hazards for motorists.

1 week ago

Maine Elks tap Aroostook sheriff for prestigious national award

The Maine Elks Association has nominated Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen for a prestigious, national award named after a federal drug enforcement agent murdered in Mexico in 1985.

1 week ago

Spectrum shutters Houlton location

Customers of Spectrum cable, telephone and internet services no longer have a local storefront to stop into should they have questions on their bills or need to request service.

1 week ago

Houlton Farms Dairy opens for the season in Presque Isle

This week marks the beginning of a favorite summer tradition for many area residents: Houlton Farms Dairy in Presque Isle opened for the season enticing folks with ice cream treats.

1 week ago

Hodgdon bridge being replaced

Getting through Hodgdon will be a bit more difficult this spring thanks to a bridge replacement project.

1 week ago

Concert event proves successful for Houlton Fair

Organizers of this past weekend’s Uncle Kracker concert have deemed the event a success.

2 weeks ago

When preserving books and history, librarian thinks carefully

Inside her cramped office at the Cary Library in Houlton, Linda Faucher is surrounded by books.

2 weeks ago

Talk show comes to life at Houlton Middle-High School

Houlton’s Community Arts Center was transformed into a children’s talk show Wednesday and Thursday as middle schoolers brought to life the production of “Dear Edwina, Jr.”

2 weeks ago

Houlton forming safety committee following spate of employee accidents

The town has decided to form a new committee to deal with accidents involving town employees after a number of Houlton Ambulance Department crashes in the last two years.

2 weeks ago

Science projects help GHCA students expand their minds

Students from Greater Houlton Christian Academy showed off their scientific prowess on April 9 during the school’s annual science fair.

2 weeks ago

Houlton Council of Catholic women meet

The Houlton Council of Catholic Women met on Monday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. There was 11 members and Deacon Al Burleigh present for the gathering.

2 weeks ago

RSU 29 board OKs $14 million budget

The RSU 29 board gave its approval on April 8 to a $14 million spending plan for the 2019-20 school year.