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.

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.

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.

6 days ago

NMDC, MDOT to undertake inventory of curb ramps for disabled in Aroostook

A Caribou based economic development group will soon undertake an effort to ensure that disabled Aroostook County residents have equal access to all parts of their communities.

1 week ago

Houlton Dunkin Donuts leader named ‘Manager of the Year’

Lisa MacDonald of Houlton has never set foot on a cruise ship before, but will now have a golden opportunity to do so thanks to her employer.

1 week ago

Houlton’s hot Fourth of July festivities celebrated in different ways

Despite temperatures soaring into the upper 90s Wednesday, a large crowd turned out for the town’s annual Fourth of July parade.

2 weeks ago

Police searching for suspect who stole vehicles from Houlton, Machias

Law enforcement officials with the Houlton Police Department, Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Border Patrol are searching for a stolen vehicle believed to be headed south on U.S. Route 1 Thursday afternoon.

2 weeks ago

Thursday’s anticipated highs in the 90s could break records in Aroostook

A heat advisory is in effect Thursday for parts of Aroostook County, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou.

2 weeks ago

Customs and Border Patrol in talks to build new facility in Old Town

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is in early talks with Old Town officials about relocating its air and marine division from Houlton to the city’s airport.

2 weeks ago

Gallifreyan Farm holds first Open Farm Day

Jon McQuarrie and Tessa Flannery started their quest to build a farm with a rabbit for the grandkids, just in case they wanted to join the local 4H club.

2 weeks ago

Midnight Madness wows once again

Not even an intense thunderstorm could keep the Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Midnight Madness celebration from drawing a large crowd to downtown Houlton Friday evening.

2 weeks ago

Sizzling good times at Houlton Fair

As temperatures soared into the 90s to start the week, the red-hot times were prevalent at this year’s Houlton Agricultural Fair.

2 weeks ago

Utility plans electricity work July 3

Emera Maine crews will make repairs to the electrical system in several southern Aroostook County communities on Tuesday morning, July 3, 2018, starting at 9 a.m. and ending approximately at 11 a.m.

2 weeks ago

Hot, humid conditions to persist July 4th week

Officials at the National Weather Service in Caribou are warning residents not to spend extended periods of time in the sun as temperatures soar into the 90s this 4th of July week.

2 weeks ago

Aloha Addie: Hodgdon teen enjoys Make-a-Wish trip to Hawaii

Back in 2015, Addie Woods was looking forward to her sophomore year at Hodgdon High School when her life took a turn that changed everything.

2 weeks ago

Video aims to lure ‘folks from away’ to Houlton

The Southern Aroostook Development Corp. has created a new video hoping to lure residents from out of the area into the community.

2 weeks ago

Town to examine tenant parking in Market Square

Concerns over parking in Market Square have once again become a topic of conversation among town officials.

2 weeks ago

Game Wardens shoot bear in town limits

Game Wardens shot and killed an injured bear found within the town limits Friday, June 22.