3 weeks ago
MSAD 70 school budget vote fails for second time
“Similar to last time, I will be working with the finance committee to present a new budget to the full board as the district’s next step,” Putnam said on Friday.
Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli
3 weeks ago
2 big name chain stores are closing in Houlton
Both closings are part of a nationwide trend of big name chains closing underperforming stores, according to corporate releases.
4 weeks ago
Father sues Houlton for documents about a police interaction with his child
The town, the Houlton Police Department and Police Chief Tim DeLuca are named in the complaint.
4 weeks ago
Maine Border Patrol agents arrest 16 in 5 days
On Friday, agents arrested the Indian citizens crossing the border on foot in Bridgewater, four days after arresting 13 Romanian citizens during a traffic stop near Skowhegan.
4 weeks ago
A Portland band keeps a 5-year promise with Houlton reunion concert
Now, for the first time since the pandemic, the band is coming back together to make good on the performance they missed.
1 month ago
Traffic permit paves the way for Aroostook’s 1st Wendy’s and Aroma Joe’s
HOULTON, Maine — A state traffic movement permit brings Wendy’s and Aroma Joe’s one step closer to opening new locations just off Interstate 95 across from McDonald’s in Houlton. Last year, developers proposed adding a drive-up Aroma Joe’s coffee shop and a Wendy’s restaurant at the North Street location. And since that time, Maine Department […]
1 month ago
Revised Hodgdon school district budget clears first hurdle
HODGDON, Maine — The Hodgdon School District’s revised 2025-2026 $7.7 million budget passed on Thursday night despite attempts by some voters to make additional cuts, meaning it will next go to a referendum vote that’s set for Aug. 7. Following a June referendum vote rejecting the district’s proposed $7.9 million budget by more than 200 […]
1 month ago
A unique new Aroostook store will help Indigenous people access fresh food
What started as a spark of an idea by Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Tribal Chief Clarissa Sabattis and the Tribal Council became reality this week.
1 month ago
MSAD 70 to cut 5 positions with new proposed budget
The new budget will be presented to the public during a budget vote meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24 at the Hodgdon Middle High School.
1 month ago
Aroostook has its 1st ambulance that can transport very obese patients
A bariatric ambulance is specially designed to transport patients who weigh up to 1,600 pounds.
