6 days ago

Seven reasons why I love my community

To the editor: Recently, I had a chance to attend a conference in a big city. As I was walking and driving in its downtown area, I became even more appreciative of my community in Houlton.

7 days ago

It’s Central Aroostook Chamber strawberry shortcake time

It’s time for Chamber Strawberry Shortcakes. This winter has been one for the history books with the volume of snow, high winds and sub-degree temps.

2 weeks ago

What is wrong with MSAD 1 School Board?

I attended the budget meeting in order to find out why the board is needlessly spending our taxes on “nice to have items”.

2 weeks ago

Veterans need our support

To the editor: Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering the men and women who have died while serving in the armed forces of the United States.

2 weeks ago

Grateful for all former superintendent Carpenter did

To the editor: As I was sitting in church at a funeral today, I was reminded that I am long overdue in writing this. Life is short. We are all connected.

2 weeks ago

Reader loves puzzle

To the editor: Love the digital jigsaw puzzle!

3 weeks ago

St. Mary’s school wasn’t all roses

To the editor: After reading the article in the Houlton Pioneer Times last week about the fond memories that some people had about attending St. Mary's school, I was prompted to write this.

3 weeks ago

Celebrate libraries and all they do for us

To the editor: The American Library Association celebrated National Library Week between April 7-13 and Maine libraries celebrated Maine Library Day on April 24 in the State House Hall of Flags.

3 weeks ago

Column about spiders very relatable

To the editor: Just wanted to let you know I really loved Paula Brewer’s Crown and Down column in the online newsletter this morning.

3 weeks ago

Take a position on wild animal acts

To the editor: The City of Presque Isle, surrounding communities, its business community and people, all would be appalled and up in arms against any entity practicing animal cruelty in their sight.

1 month ago

Allowing marijuana stores would debase Houlton legacy

To the editor: To put a marijuana storefront whether medical or recreational in the Houlton town proper would be to debase the long history and legacy of the honest and hardworking founders of the town.

1 month ago

Local shoppers, businesses should support each other

To the editor: I own and operate two small mom and pop motels in The County, by the name of the Aroostook Hospitality Inn.

2 months ago

Just call it Trump Care

President Donald Trump has claimed that the Affordable Care Act should be repealed and that the Republicans will come up with a better plan.

2 months ago

Houlton residents should be allowed to vote on medical marijuana shops

Some of our councilors want to make a decision about whether the town should opt in or out of medical marijuana for us.

2 months ago

Join protest on Aroostook River Bridge and stand for peace

On March 19. 2003, the United States went to war against Iraq.

3 months ago

County residents help each other through storms

Big hats off to our city and state transportation department workers.

3 months ago

Elected officials must remember to serve ‘We the People’

The first paragraph of the U.S. Constitution is as follows: “We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence,

3 months ago

Maine produce could ease food insecurity

The issue of hunger in Maine is not an unfamiliar dilemma, and statistics confirm that it will not be going away anytime soon.