5 years ago

Roller-skating rink reopening refreshes memories of the past

At the Maliseet Rollerama on Saturday, Chris Hogan of Houlton was watching his 8-year-old daughter McKenzie roller skate for the first time.

5 years ago

Large crowd attends Rollerama opening

A sizable crowd packed into the Maliseet Rollerama on Friday evening for the grand reopening of the facility.

5 years ago

Drugs, burglaries top grand jury list

Crimes that were allegedly committed to secure drugs or to procure money to get drugs topped the Aroostook County grand jury indictments for August, according to District Attorney Todd Collins.

5 years ago

Resurgence of business rekindles memories of Market Square of the past

Karen Mitchell has already eaten at Bastion’s Tavern, the newest restaurant in Market Square, and is making plans to visit Shiretown Blast From The Past, a restaurant that opened downtown this summer.

5 years ago

Fort Kent man indicted in ATV chase that injured warden

An Aroostook County grand jury indicted a Fort Kent man earlier this month for his alleged role in an ATV chase that resulted in a game warden being injured.

5 years ago

Fewer businesses fail liquor sales to minors checks in Aroostook

An undercover investigation has once again determined that businesses throughout Aroostook County are mainly in compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors, according to local law enforcement.

5 years ago

Town hires three new police officers

The Houlton Police Department has lost three of its officers over the past several months, but Chief Tim DeLuca said on Monday evening that he has already hired their replacements.

5 years ago

Residents suggest changes to revive Houlton fair

Janice Harris of Houlton had not been to the Houlton Agricultural Fair for more than 15 years until she joined her daughter, and son-in-law for her first trip back this past summer.