5 years ago
Ashland woman hospitalized after Route 11 crash
An 89-year-old woman from Ashland has been hospitalized after crashing her vehicle on Route 11 in Masardis.
Stories by Alexander MacDougall
5 years ago
Aroostook’s homeless are vulnerable to COVID-19, but counting them proves a difficult task
Aroostook County, like everywhere in the country, has its share of people who are homeless. But gauging just how many people who are lacking in housing, and therefore more vulnerable should the virus spread farther up the state, can be a challenge.
5 years ago
Houlton Southside After-School Program donates funds to feed health care workers, police
But thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program, along with the rest of school, came to an abrupt end this year.
5 years ago
Sheriff’s Office helps deliver meals to elderly
With COVID-19 confining many seniors to their homes, the local Meals on Wheels program has been busier than ever in delivering food to their doorsteps.
5 years ago
County Commission approves new ambulance and dispatch service contracts
The Aroostook County Commissioners approved dispatch and ambulance service contracts during a conference call meeting held Wednesday, April 15.
5 years ago
Houlton Town Council holds first online meeting
Some logged in using their phones. Others via webcam. Some had trouble logging in at all for a short time. But in the end, Houlton’s first online town council meeting went off without a hitch.
5 years ago
Spring banners go up in Houlton’s Market Square
As the season begins to shift from winter to spring, banners in Houlton’s Market Square have changed from a bright blue snowflake design to purple banners featuring flowers.
5 years ago
Houlton Regional Hospital confirms first case of coronavirus
After managing to hold out for weeks since the World Health Organization first declared the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, the virus has finally been confirmed in Aroostook County.
5 years ago
Military Street Baptist Church receives grant from Harvard Pilgrim to help elderly
The Military Street Baptist Church has received a $10,000 grant from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care to fund a neighborhood program.
5 years ago
A Houlton Regional doctor was in Honduras when WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic
It was supposed to be a routine trip to Honduras for Dr. Jennifer Cavalari.
