1 year ago
Houlton Water Company gets $1.7 million to upgrade key power transmission line
U.S. Congressionally directed funding will help the Houlton Water Co. upgrade a 40-year-old aging power transmission line.
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1 year ago
Future uncertain for Houlton education center as students use remote learning
Town tax implications, a loss of educational opportunity and contract renewals were among concerns expressed during an information session Wednesday night regarding the Houlton Higher Education Center’s dwindling in-person enrollment and revenue losses.
1 year ago
Police chief cleared for using deadly force in 2021 shooting
Fort Fairfield Police Chief Matthew Cummings has been cleared in his use of deadly force during a 2021 incident in Presque Isle in which Shannon Wilcox died.
1 year ago
Woodland Select Board member owes more than $10,000 in back taxes
A Woodland Select Board member owes two years of unpaid taxes to the town.
1 year ago
JC Penney signs lease at Aroostook mall
Aroostook County’s only JC Penney store has signed a new two-year lease at the Aroostook Centre Mall, mall owner Dana Cassidy said.
1 year ago
Woodland residents approve town and school budgets at the annual meeting
After a four-month delay, Woodland residents approved increased budgets for both the town and local school district.
1 year ago
What is BigRock doing with all that money?
Northern Maine’s largest ski area is closing in on a $5.4 million improvement project goal thanks to new state funding and a quarter million in donations so far this year.
1 year ago
Madawaska appoints new police chief
Town officials have appointed Jamie Pelletier as Madawaska’s new police chief, according to a municipal press release.
1 year ago
Grant will expand program that turns food waste into healthy soil
The Central Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District will expand its local food scrap composting program with a $32,418 grant from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
1 year ago
Limestone opens new playground while beautifying remainder of park
Families are enjoying the new playground at Albert Michaud Memorial Park while the town finishes the last phase of a beautification project there.
