5 hours ago

Purple Hat Ladies (week of December 19, 2018)

The Purple Hat ladies traveled to the Smoki-Haulers Snowmobile Club in Oakfield for their annual Christmas party.

16 hours ago

Mount Chase man arrested following crash, confrontations in Houlton

Police arrested a Mount Chase man on multiple charges Monday following a car accident and confrontations in Houlton the day before.

17 hours ago

Ports of Entry participated in “No Shave November”

The Houlton, Bridgewater, Orient and Forest City Ports of Entry participated in a "No Shave November" fundraiser for Toys for Tots.

18 hours ago

Houlton councilors give consensus approval to $11.1 million budget

The Houlton Town Council gave consensus approval Monday evening to an $11.1 million budget for 2019.

23 hours ago

Matter of Balance leads into new Bone Builders course

Houlton-Hodgdon Adult and Community Education (HHACE) has expanded its offerings to community members, especially older learners, in an effort to provide better enrichment opportunities to the community.

1 day ago

Houlton Police Department hosts awards banquet

The Houlton Police Department held its annual Christmas Party and Awards Night Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Houlton Lodge of Elks.

3 days ago

Houlton Police partner with Adopt-a-Block on ‘Kidz Comfort Kits’

In an effort to provide comfort to youngsters during difficult situations, the Houlton Police Department has partnered with Adopt-a-Block of Aroostook to place care packages in each of the department’s police cruisers.

4 days ago

Driver hurt but husband and son escape injury in Linneus rollover accident

A local woman was hurt when she lost control of her vehicle in slush on the Hodgdon Mills Road in Linneus and crashed into some trees on Saturday morning. Her husband and child were not injured, according to Maine State Police.

4 days ago

Shipwreck, family’s generosity created Houlton recreation center

For decades, countless children and adults have turned to the Gentle Memorial Building for recreation and entertainment.

5 days ago

Houlton fair organizers sponsoring concert at civic center in April

In an effort to come up with new and different ways to increase its revenue, the Houlton Agricultural Fair Association has booked a nationally recognized recording artist for a springtime show in the Shiretown.

5 days ago

Northern Lighthouse begins substance use disorder treatment program for community

A County organization recently began providing a program for individuals and loved ones who have been affected by substance use disorder and hopes to help them combat the many barriers that could challenge the recovery process.

6 days ago

Council waives $900 hangar fee for flying club

Town councilors on Monday evening waived hangar fees for the Houlton Flying Club.

6 days ago

Houlton mortician gains permission to lease land for crematorium

Town councilors Monday gave a local mortician permission to move forward with plans to lease land from the community at Evergreen Cemetery to build a crematorium.

1 week ago

Houlton Council of Catholic Woman (week of December 12, 2018)

The Houlton Council of Catholic Women met on Monday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. in the Parish Center for their annual Potluck Christmas party and Yankee Swap.

1 week ago

TNT Takeout gets license to operate in permanent location in Houlton

After a successful start this summer, the operators of a Houlton food truck have found a permanent location to move their business.

1 week ago

East Grand school completes ALICE training

On Dec. 3, simulated gunshots rang out in the halls of East Grand School to give the impression of danger.

2 weeks ago

Post office extends hours for the holidays

Post offices across the state will be offering extended hours on weekends in December to offer customers more convenience.

2 weeks ago

S.W. Collins seeks applicants for donations

In celebration of 175 years of doing business in 2019, the S.W. Collins Co. is seeking assistance in donating $20,000 to local causes throughout the year in each of the five greater communities in which they live and work.