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Maliseets are transforming a Houlton motel into a tribal oasis

by Joseph Cyr
4 years ago
The Houlton Band of Maliseets plan to renovate and rebrand the StarDust Motel.
The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians have purchased and are renovating the StarDust Motel. The tribe plans to rebrand the motel in a Native American theme. (Staff photo/Joseph Cyr)
Once the renovations are complete, the Houlton Band of Maliseets will rebrand the motel as the Wolastoq Inn and Suites. Read more.
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