Houlton Water Co. to increase water rates
The proposed rate will increase the average residential bill by $1.90 per month or $5.70 per quarter, according to PUC filings.
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Missing Penobscot County man found dead after Aroostook motorcycle crash
Gregory Richard, 52, was last seen in Danforth driving his 2003 Harley Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle, police said.
The County Crossword for October 9, 2024
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.
Aging Aroostook railway bridges await funding for repairs
Two bridges are in Frenchville, and the others are in Fort Kent, Nashville Plantation and Dyer Brook, according to Damian Veilleux, a spokesperson for the Maine Department of Transportation.
Houlton superintendent addresses students’ complaints of sexual harassment in school district
Joe Fagnant said that in the current school year, through Sept. 30, there were 14 total reported incidents of bullying and harassment in the district of which nine were substantiated.
Texas couple restores 1860 Houlton home
Jane Putnam loves the clean, simple lines of her latest masterpiece, with its vibrant white walls, white linen sofas, floor-to-ceiling uncovered windows, original heart pine floors, high ceilings, mortar countertops, four-walled library, recessed lighting and grand piano.
Saving the ash trees
As the Canopy Crew, we have a special interest in trees around our community. While you may not see ash trees along the downtown roads, the ash plays an important ecological, economic and cultural role in our state of Maine.
$425 million federal grant revives Aroostook renewable energy project
The Aroostook Renewable Gateway is key in helping the state reach its 80 percent renewable energy goal by 2030.
Houlton area From our Files – Week of October 2, 2024
50 Years Ago – October 2, 1974
Haney Wins First Prize for AP Story — Daniel Q. Haney recently won first prize for the best written news story in a contest sponsored by the New England Associated Press News Executives Association.
Hancock Lumber to acquire Tiny Homes of Maine
The two family businesses have already signed a letter of intent prior to an anticipated closing of the deal at the end of the month.