Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

2 months ago

Mainers travel hundreds of miles to dine at quirky Katahdin-area restaurant

SHERMAN, Maine — Two or three times a month, the regulars travel two or more hours to dine at the Aroostook County restaurant in the 135-year-old purple Victorian mansion.  After opening last year, Sherman’s quirky Salted Butter Farm restaurant now draws big crowds from both the northern- and southernmost parts of the state, said Jenny […]

2 months ago

Houlton will turn its controversial surveillance cameras back on

HOULTON, Maine — An Aroostook County town is turning its controversial surveillance cameras back on this week, following more than a year of public backlash about their use.  The 50-plus cameras, equipped with technology that can identify facial characteristics, led to a year-long public saga about the legality of their use. The subsequent public outrage […]

2 months ago

Houlton’s blow-out summer fest slated for July 3

HOULTON, Maine – One of Aroostook County’s biggest summer events that draws close to 8,000 kicks off next Thursday, July 3.  For the 29th year, Midnight Madness will feature food, vendors, artisans, game booths, three bands and grand finale fireworks in downtown Houlton.  This year’s theme, Treasure Island, has inspired vendors, said event organiser Jane […]