9 months ago
Group of Allagash residents suing town over land swap deal
By holding an improperly noticed meeting to conduct the town’s business, the selectboard violated the Maine Freedom of Access Act, according to the lawsuit.
Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli
9 months ago
Review board examines line items in proposed Houlton budget
As it stands, next year’s budget is $2.45 million more than this year’s $13.7 million budget with some of the highest increases coming from police, ambulance, public works, employee benefits, roads and RSU 29.
9 months ago
Amity fire victim remembered as ‘generous and kind soul’
The body of Anthony “Tony” Martinez, 43, was discovered along with one of his three dogs, Buddy, in the home he owned at 44 Emily Drive.
9 months ago
Aroostook holiday-themed dating game is looking for single men
The matchup takes place at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 at Bastions Tavern in downtown Houlton.
10 months ago
Houlton Festival of Trees surpassed expectations
This year’s event raised more than $113,500 to purchase medical equipment for the hospital and local nonprofit clinics.
10 months ago
North Pole Express mailbox brings holiday magic to Houlton
WHOU’s Chris Putnam, will read the letters to Santa on the air at 5 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday, starting on Dec. 6.
10 months ago
Police may help enforce Houlton code violations
Ben Torres, code enforcement officer, presented the proposed changes to the Houlton town council earlier this month, explaining that he can send “clean up your yard” letters repeatedly but he does not have the authority to write a ticket.
10 months ago
A Houlton woman’s health crisis inspired her to open a fitness studio
Alissa Beals’ love of sharing the dance steps with the women in her class was apparent as she smiled, laughed and made the 45-minute rigorous workout feel more like a party than work.
10 months ago
Aroostook native gives 3 students a second chance at diploma
Littleton native James McBride, who now lives in Savannah, Georgia, decided earlier this fall to donate $30,000 for three full tuition, one-year scholarships to the Carleton Project located in Houlton’s historic downtown.
10 months ago
Trump’s immigration strategy could jeopardize the migrant labor Maine farms rely on
While local farmers feel that the H-2A visa program is secure, some policy analysts warn of stricter approval thresholds for those applications under Project 2025 guidelines, which some believe is the blueprint for Trump’s second term.
