Stories by Jen Lynds

9 years ago

Growers explore second-gen spuds

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A new genetically engineered potato has just been ruled safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and been deregulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but it may be a while yet before Mainers get to dig into it.

9 years ago

Aroostook’s only gymnastics facility expanding to dance

 HOULTON, Maine — When Allison Wheeler first began teaching gymnastics in 2008, she felt her endeavor was a success after 20 children — more than double her original goal of eight — showed up for classes.

But she never imagined her business would “blow up” the way it has.

9 years ago

Washburn man charged

Washburn man charged

WASHBURN, Maine A Washburn man has been charged with allegedly downloading pornographic photos of minors to his computer.

9 years ago

Maine delegation comments on ARCH

     WASHINGTON, Maine — In an effort to save a federal program that has benefited some 1,600 veterans in northern Maine, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King introduced legislation last week to extend Access Received Closer to Home, or ARCH, for another five years.

9 years ago

Temple Theatre sold to Houlton native

HOULTON, Maine — A Houlton native, businessman and writer will be coming back from New Jersey to be the new owner of the Temple Theatre.
9 years ago

Houlton to poll business owners, landlords about parking issues

HOULTON, Maine — In January, when Nancy Ketch, community development director and grant writer for the town of Houlton, heard that police Chief Joe McKenna regularly received complaints about the parking situation in downtown Market Square, she resolved to do something about it.
9 years ago

Aroostook ATV club seeks help with trail maintenance

HOULTON, Maine — For more than 13 years, the Aroostook Riders ATV Club has maintained 300 miles of trails that snake from Weston to Monticello, allowing riders to soak in the beauty of The County.

9 years ago

Maine growers learn about second generation potatoes

    PRESQUE ISLE — A new genetically engineered potato has just been ruled safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and been deregulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but it may be a while yet before Mainers get to dig into it.