1 year ago
Maliseets honor victims of domestic violence
More than 70 people gathered at the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Community Center to remember and honor native women and men injured or killed by someone they knew or loved.
Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli
1 year ago
On 3rd day of public hearing, Wolfden says rezoning approval will boost its value
Getting Maine Land Use Planning Commission rezoning approval means more investment dollars for Canadian junior mining company Wolfden, according to company officials.
1 year ago
LUPC hearing, day 2: Pollution from mines is inevitable
Metallic mineral mines can seep toxic materials from any number of natural sources, according to expert testimony during the second day of Maine Land Use Planning Commission public hearings regarding the Pickett Mountain Project.
1 year ago
Lack of data a recurring theme in Wolfden mine hearing
Monday’s testimony and cross-examination regarding Wolfden’s application to change the zoning from a general management and protection area to a planned development area, zeroed in on the company’s financial stability, the actual composition of the mine, and the company’s ability to operate a mine.
1 year ago
Watch the Pickett Mountain mine hearing underway in Millinocket
The Maine Land Use Planning Commission hearing on the Pickett Mountain Mining Project got underway on Monday morning at Stearns Jr./Sr. High School at199 State St. in Millinocket.
The public hearings, scheduled for Oct. 16, 17 and 18, are part of the commission’s process to determine whether to approve a rezoning application by Canadian company Wolfden.
1 year ago
Historic Patten building reopens with a jam session
A spontaneous jam session of strings, drums and vocals breathed new life into Patten’s once endangered 1845 Regular Baptist Church on Sunday.
1 year ago
Aroostook dog dresses up to save cats
A dog dressed in human clothing with a growing Instagram following is helping its owner raise money to open a unique shelter.
1 year ago
Houlton daycare opens with 100 on waiting list
Almost as soon as a new Houlton day care center opened its doors two weeks ago, the infant room was full and the waiting list topped 100.
1 year ago
92-year-old Aroostook farmer still harvesting potatoes
Gene Lenentine has worked 82 potato harvests and at age 92, he’s still climbing on tractors at 6 a.m. to help bring in the crop.
1 year ago
National project helps Houlton support budding entrepreneurs
Houlton entrepreneurs want more networking options, business growth opportunities and ways to enhance their small and sometimes home-based initiatives.
