7 months ago

Lincoln tattoo artist brings ancient traditions to new Houlton shop

For Kas Leeman, who currently lives in Dedham and tattoos at DNA in Lincoln, there is a story in every tattoo.

7 months ago

Two County women are shaping the Aroostook jazz scene

Cori Lovejoy and Shelby Pelletier are breaking new ground with their women-led jazz band in a part of northern Maine not regularly fêted for the genre.

7 months ago

Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians acquires 1,327 acres

The acquisition of 1,327 acres is part of a larger effort in Maine to restore access and ownership of tribal lands to the Wabanaki people.

7 months ago

Aroostook County park slated for famed StoryWalk trail

Schools thought Houlton’s Riverfront Trail would be a beautiful site for the StoryWalk, a national program that promotes literacy, peace and family engagement

7 months ago

A young Maine entrepreneur’s gaming empire is spreading to Aroostook

While Ryan Lounder has eyed the Aroostook County town for a while, the perfect Houlton location at 17 Court St. only fell into place recently, he said.

7 months ago

Houlton residents frustrated by costly, ‘Orwellian’ surveillance program

The surveillance camera saga began in January 2024, when Houlton Police Chief Tim DeLuca first announced to the town council that the department was preparing to install 50 Verkada cameras purchased in 2022.