Stories by Jen Lynds

8 years ago

Woodland woman stabs boyfriend in self-defense

     WOODLAND, Maine — Two people were injured Thursday afternoon when a 32-year-old Woodland man allegedly attacked a woman and she stabbed him in self-defense, according to police.

8 years ago

Tourism leaders meet

Tourism leaders meet

Aroostook County summit well attended

LITTLETON, Maine — Aroostook County business, economic and municipal leaders gathered at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum on May 20, 2016 to brainstorm marketing goals for the region.

8 years ago

Meeting swap cuts costs

Meeting swap cuts costs

HOULTON, Maine — In a move to shave money from the Aroostook County budget, county administrators have approved a plan to cut down on the number of times they will meet for the remainder of this year and in 2017.

8 years ago

Leaders meet for County tourism summit

Ponder ways to advance enterprise and collaboration

     LITTLETON, Maine — Aroostook County business, economic and municipal leaders gathered at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum on May 20, 2016 to brainstorm marketing goals for the region.

8 years ago

Houlton teen earns award for saving friend’s life

HOULTON, Maine — It was, 17-year-old Tyler Fitzpatrick admitted, the most “gruesome” thing he had ever seen.

His friend was sprawled out in front of him after being ejected through the windshield after a car accident, his leg severely broken and nearly severed, with the bone sticking out of his foot.

8 years ago

Leaders meet for Aroostook County tourism summit

LITTLETON, Maine — Aroostook County business, economic and municipal leaders gathered at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum on May 20, 2016 to brainstorm marketing goals for the region.

8 years ago

Commissioners approve switch

 

    HOULTON, Maine — In a move to shave money from the Aroostook County budget, county administrators have approved a plan to cut down on the number of times they will meet for the remainder of this year and in 2017.

8 years ago

Officials planning second Blackfly Brewfest

HOULTON, Maine — Although attendance was not as high as organizers hoped, officials at the Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce are already planning for another Blackfly Brewfest in Houlton.

Jane Torres, executive director of the chamber, said Friday that the overall event, which was held on May 14, 2016 was a success, as it brought in a number of new business owners, tourists and contacts for other entrepreneurs in the community.

8 years ago

Houlton Police honor fallen law officers

HOULTON, Maine — Just as Houlton Police Chief Joe McKenna was mid-way through his presentation to honor fallen law enforcement officers as part of National Police Week, one of his officers had to leave the ceremony to answer a call.