Innovation filled the hallways of the campus center at the University of Maine at Presque Isle Wednesday as a group of young engineers demonstrated their original snow plow designs. Instead of steel, these vehicles were made of cardboard boxes, plastic cups and paper plates. They were the creations of a group of third and fourth […]
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Colton Simoes, a lacrosse player from Greater Houlton Christian Academy and the Northern Maine Moose Lacrosse team, competed in the Maine Underclassmen All-Star Showcase on June 26 at Kennebunk High School. The junior traveled four hours to join 50 of Maine’s top players, having earned his spot through a competitive tryout on […]
Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Joey Cannan as the organization’s next president and CEO. His new role will begin following the July 1 retirement of longtime President and CEO David Desjardins. As president and CEO, Cannan will oversee the overall operations and strategic direction of the credit union. Reporting […]
DYER BROOK, Maine — Southern Aroostook Community High School seniors received scholarship awards of over $300,000 at their very memorable graduation and scholarship awards ceremony held on June 13 in the gym. The graduation was well attended by family and friends. The following scholarship awards were presented: Libby Anderson received the Sally Cyr Memorial Scholarship, […]
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 […]
Members of Houlton’s Masonic Lodge 96 recently presented new bicycles to four students at Houlton Elementary School as part of its longtime “Books for Bikes” program.
Grade 12, high honors: Mickenzie Landry, Joshua Martin, Emma Schmidt, Chandler Smith; honors: Samuel Boone, Kaden Delano, Connor Edwards, Addison Heath, Mackenzey Johnson, Breana Lane, Maddox Rowlings, Hannah Therrien. Grade 11, high honors: Olivia Mitchell; honors: Natasha Annis, Ayanna Lester, Carly Merry, Calvin Richardson, Bradley Swallow. Grade 10, honors: Payton Gardner, Elizabeth Lane, Lily McDonald, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
