1 year ago

Aroostook County plant cuttings come with a story and a history

Lynn Tuck’s Thanksgiving cactus’ history spans more than 50 years and several generations.

1 year ago

Houlton Harvest Fest returns with loads of pumpkin fun on Saturday

The annual festival celebrates the area’s produce and products. Over the years it has taken on a life of its own.

1 year ago

Another public hearing added to LUPC schedule for Wolfden application

The Maine Land Use Planning Commission scheduled an additional public hearing location in Bangor on Pickett Mountain mining proposal.

1 year ago

Maine supreme court justices to decide on Presque Isle man’s murder appeal

The Maine Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments on Thursday for a Presque Isle man who is appealing his conviction and life sentence in the 2019 murder of two Castle Hill men.

1 year ago

New property valuation doubled some Houlton property assessments

Many Houlton residents could see increases in their property tax bills that are going out on Friday, even though the tax rate dropped 2 mills.

1 year ago

East Grand School Outdoor Program teaches kids how to take risks

Students from East Grand School push their own boundaries in nature’s rugged classroom, learning skills that make them leaders.

1 year ago

Convicted killer Bobby Nightingale appeals conviction and life sentence

Bobby Nightingale, 42, of Presque Isle has appealed his 2022 murder convictions and sentencing in the 2019 killing of two men in Castle Hill.

1 year ago

East Grand School students braved river rapids with new principal

East Grand School new principal Patricia Metta braved the Penobscot River’s white water rapids just hours after meeting some of her students and teachers a few weeks ago.