10 months ago
Moosestompers Weekend coming up in Houlton
The 28th annual Moosestompers Weekend, slated for Feb. 2, 3, and 4 promises to offer some of the best County snow and outdoor activities.
Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli
10 months ago
UMS trustees approve sale of properties in Houlton, Presque Isle and Bangor
In addition to the Houlton Higher Education Center, UMPI is also seeking a buyer for the 9,650-square-foot Skyway Complex in Presque Isle.
10 months ago
Parking, traffic and even eye safety are atop Houlton’s eclipse planning list
Without proper eye protection during the total solar eclipse coming on April 8, that may be the last thing you ever see, astrophysicist Mark Horvath said.
10 months ago
A small town brings major crime concerns to the Maine State Police
There is no easy solution in an area handled by four or fewer troopers amid staffing shortages.
10 months ago
Domestic abuse homicide panel calls for police to improve welfare checks
A state panel that has been monitoring domestic abuse homicides for more than two decades found that when police conduct a welfare check a victim may be left at risk if the officer does not take stock of all individuals present in the home.
10 months ago
Meet the NYC filmmakers heading to Houlton to make an eclipse documentary
Two New York City-based filmmakers will film the constellation of people, events and cosmic rarity slated to hit this rural Maine town on April 8.
10 months ago
Houlton to expand pickleball experience with outdoors courts
Pickleball fever is spreading quickly in Houlton.
10 months ago
Maine State Police commander to address Patten’s safety concerns on Wednesday
A Maine State Police commander will address Patten residents’ safety concerns and offer information on ways to better protect their homes and families on Wednesday.
10 months ago
Aroostook emergency planners are preparing for eclipse influx
From past eclipse experiences in other states, traffic, internet connections and porta potties are among the biggest problems.
10 months ago
Aroostook County is one step closer to getting a drug treatment court
The Maine Legislative Judiciary Committee voted in support of making substance use disorder treatment programs like drug court, available throughout the state and accessible to residents in rural areas.
