7 hours ago

Residents unanimously support nearly $14 million RSU 29 budget

A small group of 35 residents from Houlton, Monticello, Littleton and Hammond gave their unanimous support Wednesday evening to a nearly $14 million budget for RSU 29 for the 2018-19 school year.

11 hours ago

Conference to highlight PTSD and relationships

The Meo Bosse Detachment 1414 Marine Corps League will sponsor an all-day conference on post-traumatic stress disorder and relationships at Cary Medical Center on Saturday, June 2.

13 hours ago

Changes in store for 21st annual GHCA Bike-a-thon

Greater Houlton Christian Academy (GHCA) will hold its 21st annual Bike-a-thon and Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, June 2, but this year’s event features a notable change.

14 hours ago

Mining company moving onto next phase of exploration

The Canadian mining company looking for economically valuable minerals in northern Penobscot County is moving onto a second phase of exploration that involves searching for additional metal deposits.

1 day ago

Three more arrested in connection with County drug ring

Since Tuesday, police arrested three more people accused of being members of an Aroostook County drug ring.

1 day ago

Strong winds, rain cut power to hundreds in County

A band of strong thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain, winds and lighting caused power outages for some 1,600 people on Wednesday morning, May 23.

2 days ago

Houlton area From Our Files (week of May 23, 2018)

The Houlton Motor Co., held a barn dance at their garage on Kendall Street last Wednesday evening, which was largely attended and a good time was enjoyed. Bryson’s orchestra furnished a fine dance program.

2 days ago

Memorial Day events slated in local Houlton area communities

A number of communities will gather Monday, May 28, to remember those men and women who gave their lives serving their country.

2 days ago

Drug agents bust massive Aroostook County trafficking ring, police say

Drug agents have charged nine people accused of operating a massive drug trafficking ring out of Aroostook County, authorities said.

3 days ago

RSU 89 debuts $4.6 million budget

The first budget of the newly-formed RSU 89 school district will result in an increase for taxpayers for the 2018-19 school year.

3 days ago

Salvation Army Sacred Dance Troupe traveling to finals

There is a buzz around the Salvation Army headquarters in Houlton as five youths from the area brought home a second-place trophy from the Northern New England Divisional “Star Search Competition”

4 days ago

Police charge Bridgewater teen in Sunday rollover

The Maine State Police charged a 16-year-old Bridgewater male with failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle Sunday afternoon after he lost control of his sport utility vehicle.

5 days ago

Volunteers key to success of agricultural museum

The Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum, which has grown steadily since it opened in 2002, is gearing up for its 16th season.

6 days ago

Houlton hospital adapting to rising healthcare costs

Rural healthcare providers continue to face adversity with spiraling costs and fewer consumers who can afford insurance coverage.

6 days ago

Weather service warns of cold water temperatures

The National Weather Service Office in Caribou has issued a cold-water safety message for northwest Aroostook, northeast Aroostook, northern Somerset, northern Piscataquis, northern Penobscot, southeast Aroostook, central Piscataquis, central Penobscot, southern Penobscot, interior Hancock, central Washington, coastal Hancock, coastal Washington, southern Piscataquis and northern Washington counties.

6 days ago

WHOU owner announces first format change in decades

A local radio station is changing its musical format for what is believe to be the first time in the station’s history.

7 days ago

SAD 70 considers ALICE emergency training for staff

Although Maine is one of a handful of states that have never experienced the horrors of a school shooting, police are actively working with school districts to improve security measures in their buildings.

1 week ago

Sen. Angus King stops by Putnam House

Sen. Angus King stopped by the Putnam Senior House in Houlton Friday, May 11, on his way to an event in Presque Isle.