5 months ago

Father and daughter both shoot their 1st deer after moving to state

Scott Irish was born in Houlton and grew up in Lincoln. He cherished the days as a youngster, hunting with his dad and his grandfather, even though he never shot a deer.

5 months ago

Houlton’s Soldiers’ Hill adorned with wreaths as part of Wreaths Across America event

A small group of about 20 people turned out Saturday afternoon to pay respects to the soldiers interred at Houlton’s Evergreen Cemetery by placing wreaths on their graves.

6 months ago

Northeast Paving receives construction award for Route 1 project

The Presque Isle branch of Northeast Paving, a paving and construction company with various locations in the northeastern U.S., recently received the Quality in Construction Award from the National Asphalt Pavement Association.

6 months ago

Houlton Rotary Auction concludes Wednesday evening

Wednesday, Nov. 24, is the final night of the 66th Annual Rotary Radio, TV and Internet Auction presented by the Houlton Rotary Club. 

7 months ago

VA clinic construction continues on schedule in Presque Isle

Four months after ground was broken, 732 Main St. in Presque Isle now has a structure for what will become the new VA treatment facility.

8 months ago

Presque Isle man sentenced for part on methamphetamine trafficking in northern Maine

Another person from Presque Isle has been sentenced in federal court for his part in a plan to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine throughout northern and central Maine.

9 months ago

City council approves ride hailing services, courtesy vehicles at PI airport

Presque Isle councilors unanimously approved two different measures Wednesday evening that will allow for more vehicle services at the Presque Isle International Airport.

9 months ago

PI councilors to establish working group to address city taxi cab issues

After addressing recent customer complaints about local taxi operators, the Presque Isle City Council voted Wednesday evening to discuss how to improve taxi services within the city.

9 months ago

Popular Houlton Rotary E-Waste event will not be held this year

Discarding old electronics can be an expensive proposition for people as most area landfills charge a fee for these items due to the harmful effects they have on the environment.

9 months ago

County runners tackle Caribou Alumni race

The 17th annual Under the Lights Alumni/Community Cross Country Race drew a solid group of runners to Caribou High School Friday,  Aug. 20.

9 months ago

Houlton, East Grand, Region Two schools make masks mandatory for start of school year

Face coverings will once again be mandatory for all students and staff in both the Houlton and Danforth school districts, as well as the Region Two School of Applied Technology, at least to start the new school year.

9 months ago

Smaller crowd comes out for 5th annual Walk Like MADD event

A smaller than average group showed up Saturday for the 5th annual Walk Like MADD event as just under 30 people took part in this year’s event.

9 months ago

Masons donate new benches around Boy with the Leaking Boot statue

Pierce Park, the location of one of Houlton’s signature landmarks, is getting new benches for visitors who come to see the Boy with the Leaking Boot statue. 

9 months ago

Fort Fairfield approves tax abatement for former ReEnergy plant, swears in police chief

The Fort Fairfield Town Council approved a tax abatement for the former ReEnergy biomass plant, swore in their new police chief and received updates regarding federal COVID-19 funds and broadband efforts during their most recent meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 18.

9 months ago

Island Falls weighs next steps after failed sewer system vote

The town's Board of Selectmen discussed the potential fallout Wednesday, Aug. 19, from town residents’ resounding vote against the board’s proposal to pursue funding for a public sewer system.

9 months ago

Easton town manager attributes mill rate increase to recent revaluation

When residents of Easton receive tax bills in the coming weeks, some might notice an increase in payments compared to last year, Town Manager Jim Gardner said Tuesday, Aug.17.

10 months ago

Henderson Memorial softball event honors slain soldier

Friends and family of SFC Aaron Henderson gathered once again at Houlton Community park for three full days of softball, while remembering their fallen hero.

10 months ago

Lightning strikes Monticello home

A family of four was able to escape their home after a brief, but powerful storm Monday morning ignited a fire at 170 Wotton Road in Monticello.