5 years ago
Car bursts into flames Friday on U.S. Route 1
A 21-year-old Presque Isle woman escaped injury when her vehicle burst into flames on U.S. Route 1 in Bridgewater Friday afternoon.
Stories by Joseph Cyr
5 years ago
A New Start opens at historic Blackhawk building
One of Aroostook County’s most revered and historic buildings is getting a new lease on life with the opening of a mental health and targeted case management agency in Houlton.
5 years ago
Conley, Peters capture Northern Maine Soap Box Derby titles
Racers between the ages of 8 and 18 converged on Derby Hill in Houlton for the state’s only Soap Box Derby race on Saturday.
5 years ago
American Legion Post No. 47 celebrates Flag Day
There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to the proper etiquette for displaying the American Flag.
5 years ago
The Putnam House receives $1,000 from Bangor Savings Bank
The Putnam House, a non-profit, senior center in Houlton, received $1,000 from Bangor Savings Bank as part of the “Community Matters More” program.
5 years ago
Low voter turnout for local school budgets
Voter turnout was sparse for local school budgets in the communities that comprise RSU 29, SAD 70 and RSU 89.
5 years ago
McGills Community Band tunes up for another summer of concerts
A sure sign that summer has finally arrived is the return of McGill’s Community Band playing hot tunes in Monument Park every Thursday evening.
5 years ago
East Grand Vikings set sail for new adventures
A small, but close-knit group of 12 East Grand Viking seniors bid a fond farewell to their school on June 6.
5 years ago
Local squads compete in preliminary playoffs
The preliminary playoff round was not very fruitful for local baseball and softball teams as Southern Aroostook’s baseball squad and the Hodgdon and Houlton softball teams were all eliminated from the postseason.
5 years ago
Katahdin grads ready for next chapter in life
For the 31 seniors gathered inside Katahdin High School’s gymnasium Saturday morning, it was a time for celebration and reflection as they waited patiently to receive their diplomas.
