5 years ago
Recycling restrictions have some residents concerned
Jessica Francis of Houlton was not “that big” on recycling until her three children started middle and high school five years ago.
Stories by Jen Lynds
5 years ago
Maliseets honor domestic violence survivors, remember victims
A sizable crowd gathered at the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians gymnasium on Wednesday evening to honor the survivors of domestic violence and mourn those who have been lost.
5 years ago
Recycling center no longer accepting certain plastics
Decisions overseas have led to changes in the material that the Pine Tree Waste Transfer Station will accept for recycling.
5 years ago
Houlton man appeals theft conviction to Law Court
An attorney for a Houlton man convicted of a theft charge argued in an appeal before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court that the trial court erred when it declined to declare a mistrial.
5 years ago
Law Court to hear cases in Houlton
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will be on the road this week as it hears several cases at high schools across the state, including Houlton High School.
5 years ago
Substitute teacher found guilty of sex charges appealing case
A Woodland man who was found guilty last year of multiple sex charges after engaging in a sexual relationship with a student is seeking to have his conviction overturned by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
5 years ago
Town looks to repair loader
After lengthy discussion, municipal officials are leaning toward repairing a piece of town equipment in order to use it this coming winter.
5 years ago
Without funding, Riverfront Bridge paint job remains on task list
For the past 13 years, town officials, community organizations and volunteers have worked successfully to develop Gateway Crossing bridge and the adjacent Riverfront Park into one of the highlights of the town.
5 years ago
Houlton man sentenced in dog killing
A Houlton man who was one of two people arrested and charged in connection with the killing of a dog last year pleaded guilty to the crime in Aroostook County Superior Court in Caribou last month.
5 years ago
Temperatures were below average in September
Miriam Turner of Caribou resisted the urge to turn on her pellet stove all week long.
