2 years ago
Town of Houlton disposes of tax-acquired properties
Municipalities often go above and beyond working with homeowners who are struggling to pay their property taxes.
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2 years ago
Legislative bond could help fund new regional jail for Aroostook County
A new police station being planned for Caribou might also include a modern regional jail for Aroostook County, if a funding proposal passes the state Legislature.
2 years ago
Houlton senior class raising funds for veterans’ wreaths
This November, the senior class of Houlton Middle-High School will join forces with Wreaths Across America to decorate the graves of local fallen soldiers.
2 years ago
Limestone Community School awaiting results on latest round of lead water testing
After public criticism regarding the superintendent’s alleged handling of initial water test results that had high levels of lead, Limestone Community School officials are hoping that remediation efforts will pay off.
2 years ago
Caribou councilors call for more action on ‘drug houses’ after hearing family’s story
After hearing one family’s tragic story, Caribou city councilors agreed to hold officials more accountable for addressing so-called “drug houses,” where drug dealing and overdose deaths have allegedly occurred.
2 years ago
Hope and Justice Project raises awareness for domestic violence
The Hope and Justice Project remains committed to one day bringing an end to domestic violence in Aroostook County.
2 years ago
Sen. Collins tours the Hope and Prosperity Resource Center
The Aroostook County Action Program hosted a visit from U.S. Sen. Susan Collins on Monday, Oct. 3, to show her their plans for the new Hope and Prosperity Resource Center at 1 Edgemont Drive, including a tour of their building and programs.
2 years ago
Presque Isle council updated on the international airport’s aerospace research center
More details were revealed at the Oct. 5 City Council meeting about the funding used for phase I of the aerospace research center at Presque Isle International Airport.
2 years ago
Transferring from fossil fuels to renewable energy remains topic of conversation
Northern Maine is already meeting Maine’s renewable energy goals with about 88 percent of its power coming from hydroelectricity through the Tinker hydroelectric dam on the Aroostook River and also New Brunswick.
2 years ago
Helping local families fight cancer remains focus of Bridge to Hope
For nearly two decades, a local non-profit group in southern Aroostook County has done its part to aid families whose loved ones are battling cancer.
