1 year ago
Katahdin athlete bakes some out-of-the-park cheesecakes
Not only can Jayden Stevens hold her own on the basketball court or the softball field, but she can also bake a mean cheesecake.
Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli
1 year ago
Maine’s militia laws can’t block Springfield paramilitary training activities
The state’s existing militia laws need more teeth before Maine law enforcement can act on recent calls to shut down a Springfield paramilitary encampment.
1 year ago
New Aroostook County taxi company fills public transportation void
Houlton area residents without vehicles or driver licenses will finally have a ride to work or the grocery store when L & L Transportation opens a new Houlton taxi service this month.
1 year ago
Maine bus line makes no move to stop allowing border patrol searches
An Old Town passenger bus line remains silent to a Maine citizens rights group’s request to stop allowing border patrol agents to board buses and search for illegal immigrants or drugs.
1 year ago
Houlton’s town manager since 2019 retires effective Aug. 30
Houlton Town Manager Marian Anderson will retire from her position at the end of the month and the town is in the process of searching for a replacement.
1 year ago
Maine leaders say they won’t tolerate neo-Nazi paramilitary camp in Springfield
News of a nationally known neo-Nazi setting up a training ground in Springfield spurred a Maine senator to call on top law enforcement officials to intervene and a sheriff to call for federal agencies to step up.
1 year ago
Known neo-Nazi building training ground in Springfield
A nationally known neo-Nazi is training his followers in militarized weapons and physical fitness at a site in Springfield.
1 year ago
Patten Pioneer Days gearing up for Monday opening day
For more than two decades, Pioneer Days has pulled the community together the second week of August to celebrate their heritage and each other. This year, the event is slated for Aug. 7-13, with events scheduled around the area.
1 year ago
Aroostook power line would cut across Maine farms
The proposed route of the Aroostook Renewable Gateway power line cuts diagonally through the middle of Daniel MacPhee’s organic farm. Like many landowners, MacPhee is concerned about his farm’s future.
1 year ago
Swords, boas and animal skulls grace new Houlton blade shop
The Serpent’s Edge Shop in Houlton shop evolved from a weaponry collection Chris Davila started as a teen.
