Stories by Melissa Lizotte

8 years ago

Washburn police sergeant to run for sheriff

Michael Montpetit, a sergeant with the Washburn Police Department and resident of Ashland, announced this month he is running as a Republican candidate for Aroostook County Sheriff.

8 years ago

Holmes seeks zoning change for church

After being rejected by the Town of Houlton Planning Board in his request to lease property to the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints due to zoning restrictions

8 years ago

Council votes to proceed with ordinance discussions

During the most recent regular meeting of the Presque Isle City Council, councilors agreed to hold a future public hearing regarding changes to their public assemblies ordinance, which concerns public safety and security at large city events.

8 years ago

Estey House guests take Victorian Valentine tour

Valentine’s Day guests at the Presque Isle Historical Society’s 1875 Vera Estey House Museum heard a local story of lost love and learned about Victorian dating customs during two evening tours.

8 years ago

Free tax preparation program expands reach

On Thursday, the United Way of Aroostook embarked on its third day of a program that has helped hundreds of Aroostook County residents with their tax preparations over the past six years.