3 years ago

Caribou tennis squads hand Shires first loss of season

The powerhouse that is Caribou boys and girls tennis came to Houlton Wednesday to take on the undefeated Shires in a doubleheader.

3 years ago

Baseball, softball squads heat up on the diamond

As the temperatures have risen of late, so too has the play of area baseball and softball squads.

3 years ago

Brewfest makes triumphant return to Shiretown

After three cancellations in the past two years, beer lovers could finally sample the latest in microbrews at the annual Blackfly Brewfest in Houlton.

3 years ago

Three fires in 2 days keep Houlton Fire Department busy

The Houlton Fire Department is experiencing a busy stretch of activity due to several fires in the area over the past week.

3 years ago

Longtime Houlton code enforcement officer steps down

The town of Houlton is without a code enforcement officer, following the resignation of Kevin Tingley.

3 years ago

RSU 50 approves $4.1 million budget for next school year

An increase in educational taxes is in the works for the seven communities that make up RSU 50.

3 years ago

Shires blast past Wildcats on baseball, softball diamonds

The Houlton baseball and softball squads both notched victories over visiting Presque Isle Tuesday afternoon.

3 years ago

Parents express concerns over large number of denied superintendents’ agreements

Concerned parents showed up to the SAD 70 school board meeting in force Monday evening to express their displeasure with the district’s superintendent.