5 years ago
Residents, business owners decry plan to abandon dam
More than 100 people gathered in Weston on Saturday to decry a controversial proposal by a Baileyville pulp mill to abandon a dam it owns.
Stories by Jen Lynds
5 years ago
Above average temperatures were the norm in July
Kara Gregory of Presque Isle said Thursday she was constantly reminded last month of why July is her favorite time to be in Maine.
5 years ago
With a large state to explore County residents choosing ‘staycations’
Each August, April Marshal of Houlton takes her family on a one week summer vacation.
5 years ago
State, County under hazardous weather outlook Wednesday
Much of the state is under a hazardous weather outlook for this afternoon and this evening due to the potential for strong thunderstorms.
5 years ago
County could see 90 degree day end of July, then cooling August
Like a number of other people in Aroostook County, Caroline Hagan of Houlton has been silently berating herself when she complains about the extended span of hot temperatures that The County and the state is experiencing.
5 years ago
Animal shelter numbers decrease in some areas, but not others
Two months ago, Karen Hayes of Houlton decided she wanted a new cat.
5 years ago
Public works director presents solutions to equipment issues
The town’s public works director has presented options to municipal officials to get the department’s plow truck fleet ready for this coming winter.
5 years ago
Houlton family calls on pastor to cleanse their home of spirits
After more than three decades spent working as an Anglican priest, hospice chaplain and pastoral counselor, the Rev. Terrence McGillicuddy said recently that he has been called upon to perform countless services to support those in need.
5 years ago
Court hearings scheduled in Houlton dog killing case
Two County men charged in connection with the killing of a dog last year are scheduled to appear in court in the next few weeks for separate court hearings.
5 years ago
Peaslee to be sentenced for murder next month
An Easton man who was found guilty in June of killing his stepfather will be sentenced for the crime next month.
