10 months ago
Six Aroostook County entrepreneurs selected for Maine’s Top Gun Program
Six Aroostook County entrepreneurs have a chance to propel their business to the next level as well as getting a stab at the $25,000 ultimate Top Gun prize.
Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli
10 months ago
Houlton Water Company asking for a 15% power distribution rate increase
Houlton Water Co. electric customers may see an increase in their bills this spring if a requested 15 percent distribution rate increase is approved by the Maine Public Utility Commission.
10 months ago
Aroostook sheriff appoints first female chief deputy
Aroostook County Sheriff Peter Johnson recently appointed Erica Pelletier to chief deputy, following Joey Seeley’s retirement from the position earlier this month. She will take her oath of office on Wednesday.
10 months ago
Aroostook County basket maker is keeping Mi’kmaq art alive
As Mi’kmaq Nation Vice Chief Richard Silliboy pounds the ash tree with the back of an ax inside his Littleton studio, he is preserving the art of his people.
11 months ago
Hodgdon apothecary business thrives thanks to owner’s natural products
A business rooted in Tammy Kerekes’ attempt to soothe her screaming infant at 3 a.m. has blossomed into a full-time venture that has doubled its income in one year.
11 months ago
First baby of 2024 at Houlton Regional Hospital gets big community welcome
Even though Grey Ridley was born nine days after the New Year rolled in, he was Houlton Regional Hospital’s first baby of 2024.
11 months ago
Houlton installs 50 surveillance cameras police will monitor
Houlton police will soon be able to monitor resident and visitor comings and goings at dozens of municipal locations including cemeteries and parks.
11 months ago
Houlton council considers recommendations to tackle housing crisis
In an effort to comply with new state housing ordinance and density regulations, the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation Housing Committee recommended six housing-related initiatives to the Houlton Town Council on Monday night.
11 months ago
State panel calls on VA to help reservists harmed by toxic chemicals at New Brunswick base
The 10-member Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission, recently charged with submitting a report to the Maine Legislature regarding the effects of these chemicals on reservists, completed a four-recommendation draft report in December.
11 months ago
Houlton council passes $13.7 million 2024 budget
The Houlton Town Council passed the town’s $13,712,315 amended budget for 2024 on Tuesday night.
