2 days ago
St. John Valley weather for Sept. 23-29, 2026
Strong high pressure is supplying northern Maine with very dry air, mostly clear skies, and generally light winds.
St. John Valley
3 days ago
Houlton council formalizes its bid for new jail, including location
Town councilors agreed that building a new jail on a town parcel is the best option for the county.
3 days ago
The County Crossword for September 23, 2026
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
3 days ago
Eagle Lake officials will settle clash over fire truck
The argument involved a 30-year-old secondhand truck and a fire department substation the town is building on the opposite side of the lake.
4 days ago
Houlton says it’s the most economical location for a new jail
What the decision costs Aroostook County taxpayers is more important than the ground on which it’s built, interim Houlton Town Manager Nancy Ketch said.
7 days ago
UMPI’s online program faces review after reports of students earning degrees in weeks
The probe was launched in April after a Washington Post article raised questions about the competency-based program offerings.
1 week ago
Motorcyclist critically injured in Valley crash with dump truck
A Frenchville motorcyclist suffered critical injuries when he attempted to pass a truck in Grand Isle Tuesday.
1 week ago
This Division 1 coach is now UMFK’s athletic director
“Certainly athletics is a big anchor at this university for enrollment. And I just see so much potential.”
1 week ago
MaineCare needs commonsense changes
To the editor,
I have reached one conclusion after more than 51 years of experience in health care finance and as a retired licensed life and health insurance producer.
1 week ago
Early season goose gunning underway
While black bear season has always been the preeminent September attraction for hunters, there’s another option that‘s garnering popularity with every passing year.
