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Wolfden reports additional findings of zinc, lead at Pickett Mountain location

Additional findings of zinc minerals, as well as other elements such as lead and copper, have been found at the proposed Pickett Mountain mining site, located on property owned by Canadian mining company Wolfden Resources.

Houlton Southside School reports another positive COVID case

Houlton’s Southside School is sending out a letter to students and staff members who were potentially exposed after a person associated with the school was tested positive for COVID-19.

Town of Houlton significantly raises ambulance rates for contract towns

Communities that contract with the town of Houlton for ambulance services will see a sharp increase for that service in 2021.

Aroostook police departments to receive grant money for COVID-related expenses

Police departments across Aroostook County will receive additional funds to help them take on the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moosestompers still a go, officials say

The show must go on, according to organizers of a popular winter event held in the Shiretown.

Pine Tree State Pledge removes the financial barrier to obtain a college degree

The University of Maine at Augusta, which has a satellite office at the Houlton Higher Education Center, is committed to providing affordable access to a university education, and helping students manage the growing costs of a college education.

Houlton Criminal Docket, July 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in July.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of January 11, 2021

The Ark Animal Sanctuary is home to approximately 25 feral cats. While these cats sometimes can be a challenge, we love them and The Ark will be their permanent home.

After tumultuous 2020, Houlton downtown businesses look to what’s next

For business owners on Houlton’s Market Square and Main Street, 2020 brought on issues they could never have possibly anticipated.

Thirteenth resident dies in County nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks

A 13th Aroostook County nursing home resident has died within two weeks as COVID-19 outbreaks continue to afflict facilities in Madawaska, Eagle Lake and Caribou.

Southern Aroostook group to meet Jan. 12

There will be a virtual meeting of the Southern Aroostook Local Working Group at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of January 4, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 6 HOULTON: SMART Recovery, Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, 36 North St., 7 p.m. FMI: 207-254-2213.

Despite cold weather and COVID, Salvation Army meets Red Kettle goal in Aroostook

The end of the holiday season also marks the end of Salvation Army’s famed Red Kettle Campaign, with bell-ringers standing outside storefront locations, collecting charitable donations.

Aroostook County Commissioners reappoint Adams and Underwood for 2021 positions

At the first meeting of 2021 for the Aroostook County Commissioners, the board reappointed Paul Adams as commissioners chairperson, and commissioner Paul Underwood as the chief elected official for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Aroostook Recovery Center moving to new location on Main Street

A year and a half after it was first formed, the Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope is ready to move to a new home.

Houlton Town Council approves final budget after public hearing

The Houlton Town Council approved a nearly $12 million budget for 2021 during a special meeting Monday night. Councilors approved all recommended budget appropriations.

The top news stories of 2020 in southern Aroostook Part 2

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top news stories from 2020. This article highlights events from July to December.

The top business stories of 2020 in southern Aroostook Part 2

The following is the first of two articles highlighting some of the top business stories from 2020. This article highlights events from July to December.

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