6 years ago

First storm of year dumped nearly a foot on parts of County

Residents of Aroostook County woke up to a significant storm on New Year’s Day, with some parts of the area seeing double digit snowfall totals.

6 years ago

Current, former Houlton residents share memories of Woolworth’s store

Even now, more than 50 years after she last stepped inside and with more than 2,300 miles between her Texas residence and the site of the former hometown store, Beverly Sawyer still recalls the F. W. Woolworth Co. in Houlton.

6 years ago

Houlton couple has first Maine baby of 2019 at Presque Isle hospital

Karly Drue Williams doesn’t know it yet, but she’s already set a state record this year. With her arrival nine minutes after midnight on Jan. 1, she became the first baby to be born in Maine in 2019. Williams, the daughter of Danielle Doyle and Kyle Williams of Houlton, weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 19 inches long when she arrived at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle.

6 years ago

Snow, ice could dampen New Year’s plans in County

A winter storm could put a damper on some New Year’s celebrations, according to forecasters.

6 years ago

County Faces: Luetta Marley-Goodall of Smyrna

Throughout her extensive career, Luetta Marley-Goodall of Smyrna has devoted her life to helping at-risk children and families find safety and security when they were in need.

6 years ago

Houlton councilors approve moratorium on medical marijuana retail stores

Town councilors on Dec. 26 voted to establish a moratorium on medical marijuana retail stores, dispensaries, and testing and manufacturing facilities.

6 years ago

Houlton public works superintendent eyes equipment needs

The Public Works Department will begin saving up for additional equipment needs now that it has received approval from town councilors.

6 years ago

ACAP receives slightly more heating requests due to early winter

An early start to winter led to early requests for heating assistance to the Aroostook County Action Program, according to Jason Parent, the organization’s executive director.