1 year ago
With less than 6 months to eclipse, Houlton focuses on what it can do for viewers
Planners anticipate the majority of eclipse watchers will have to find accommodations in surrounding towns across Aroostook County and farther south.
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1 year ago
Election draws large voter turnout in Caribou
In the past, off-year referendum elections have drawn around 1,200 voters, Caribou City Clerk Danielle Brissette said. Just before 4 p.m., 1,100 people had already voted, she said.
1 year ago
Van Buren sees lower than average voter turnout
Van Buren Town Clerk Jessica Cyr said on Tuesday that turnout had been pretty slow compared to previous years. She said that usually voter traffic picks up between noon and 1 p.m., and then again from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., but at 12:30 there were not as many people showing up compared to past years.
1 year ago
Voter turnout is steady at polls around Aroostook
RAin and a bit of snow greeted voters at the polls in some County locations Tuesday. Turnout was steady, officials said.
1 year ago
Houlton sees steady voter turnout in Tuesday’s election
Voter turnout was steady Tuesday in Houlton, according to Town Clerk Khylee Wampler.
1 year ago
Mystery bachelors model for Houlton Humane Society calendar
12 mystery bachelors for a fundraising calendar were paired with a dog or cat on Saturday.
1 year ago
Ranger Carson Hartman honored
On November 3 Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash honored Ranger Carson Hartman of Mapleton with a Legislative Sentiment for being named 2022 Employee of the Year from the Forest Protection Division of the Maine Forest Service.
1 year ago
Internet provider to move ahead with Caribou broadband expansion plan
Charter Communications, parent company of Spectrum, has reversed course and decided to accept a grant to expand broadband access in Caribou and other communities throughout Maine.
1 year ago
Houlton police chief appointed interim town manager
On Monday night, Chief Tim DeLuca was unanimously appointed interim town manager by the Houlton Town Council. He will stay in the role until a permanent town manager is hired. Although the interim role cannot exceed six months, according to the council.
1 year ago
Aroostook sheriff wants charges dismissed in Mars Hill hostage shooting lawsuit
The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office says a Mars Hill woman waited too long to claim excessive force when she was shot while being held hostage. Lena Gerber filed suit in August with U.S. District Court in Bangor against the sheriff’s office, Deputy Isaac Ward and her former attorney, Jeffery Pickering, arising from the fatal shooting of Jacob Wood on April 14, 2021.
