2 years ago
NMCC announces fall 2023 dean’s list
The following 126 full-time students and 81 part-time students made the fall 2023 dean’s list (*achieved a 3.85 or above) :
Houlton
2 years ago
Aroostook lawmakers back study that could further slow massive wind project
The top Aroostook County lawmakers who have championed a stalled transmission line linking a massive wind farm to the regional grid are backing a study that could further slow the project.
2 years ago
How a County entrepreneur is using a state grant to expand her salve line
The Aroostook County-made Chapped Hide line of salves will get marketed at trade shows from Maine to Texas with the help of a recently awarded state grant.
2 years ago
Calais pulls away from Hodgdon to win C North boys semifinal
Hodgdon, which started three freshmen, a sophomore and a junior, finished with a 17-4 record.
2 years ago
Southern Aroostook girls defeat Jonesport-Beals to reach D North final
The 19-1 Warriors, winners of four of the last five state D titles, will face seventh seed Katahdin of Stacyville, 14-7, in Saturday’s 1 p.m. regional championship game.
2 years ago
County commissioners approve nine dispatch contracts
FORT KENT, Maine – Aroostook County commissioners unanimously approved nine dispatch contract agreements with communities and organizations throughout the region during a Feb. 21 meeting. All contracts increased by five percent, according to Sheriff Peter Johnson. All of the approved contracts were renewed from last year. No new communities or organizations were added. As part […]
2 years ago
Katahdin girls stun Wisdom in D North semifinal action
Powered by 16 third quarter points from senior guard Hunter Hartsgrove, the No. 7 Katahdin girls basketball team upset senior Lilly Roy and No. 3 Wisdom 42-34 in the Class D North regional semifinals Thursday.
2 years ago
Bangor Christian beats Southern Aroostook to reach D North boys title game
Coach Brett Russell’s Warriors, who claimed the 2023 state title, wound up 13-7.
2 years ago
Schenck boys hold on to defeat Katahdin in D North semifinal
The undefeated Schenck High School Wolverines built a 16-point halftime lead and withstood a Katahdin rally to post a 50-42 Class D North victory.
2 years ago
Houlton area From our Files – Week of February 21, 2024
75 Years Ago-February 24, 1949
Local Girl Named Aroostook Champion Speller in Caribou – Miss Byrna Mae Porter, 16- year-old Houlton High School Junior won the senior spelling contest and became the Aroostook County champion speller for the second straight year at the Caribou Winter Carnival
