3 years ago
Town of Orient elects Zakupowsky, holds annual town meeting
The town of Orient elected Heather Zakupowsky and re-elected Paul Lamach to its Board of Selectmen, beginning a new era for the town following a year of noted controversy.
Stories by Alexander MacDougall
3 years ago
Elks Lodge soccer shootout sees small but successful turnout
It was a smaller than usual crowd of kids that showed up for this year’s Elks Soccer Shoot in Houlton on Saturday, but it was enough to carry on the usual festivities.
3 years ago
Houlton man arrested for trafficking after police find meth and $18,000 in vehicle
A Houlton man has been arrested on drug trafficking charges after police seized 50 grams of methamphetamine and more than $18,000 in cash.
3 years 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.
3 years ago
Island Falls’ oldest resident awarded traditional Boston Post cane
Malcolm Palmer, age 96, was presented with an original commemorative cane certifying him as the town of Island Falls’ oldest resident, in a small ceremony held Friday, Sept. 17, at the Island Falls Historical Society.
3 years ago
Houlton council approves funding for upgrading ice system for civic center
The Houlton Town Council has agreed to enter into an agreement to install upgrades to run the ice system at the John Millar Civic Center, as sign-ups for recreational hockey began on Wednesday, Sept. 15.
3 years ago
New Region Two director encourages students to join trade school programs
Aimee London, the new director of the Region Two School of Applied Technology, attended the Sept. 14 Hodgdon School Board meeting to discuss some of the classes and programs that her school offers to prospective students.
3 years ago
Hodgdon School Board updated on district’s COVID-19 situation
After last month’s contentious school board meeting regarding COVID-19 protocols, the Sept. 14 SAD 70 board meeting provided a calmer atmosphere to discuss the most recent updates on protecting against the virus at school.
3 years ago
Houlton man uninjured when trailer flips over in Westfield
A Houlton man escaped injury Sunday morning when the trailer he was hauling overturned into a ditch.
3 years ago
Wolfden submits updated rezoning petition to LUPC for proposed metals mine
Wolfden Resources has submitted an updated rezoning petition to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission after concerns were raised regarding the mine’s potential treatment of wastewater on the environment.
