Houlton

4 months ago

Joining lineage societies

Have you ever wondered if you qualify for membership in a lineage society or how to join a fraternal organization — or if you have Scottish roots, how to join a clan?

4 months ago

The County Crossword for May 14, 2025

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

4 months ago

May Day protest held in Houlton

Twenty protesters rallied in Houlton on Route 1 on Thursday, May 1, in coordination with more than 1,000 similar gatherings nationwide led by a 200 group coalition.

4 months ago

Houlton voters pass $17.8M school budget

Unlike previous annual budget voting sessions that threatened teacher jobs and rising taxes, this year’s 5.24 percent increase went unchallenged by voters. 

4 months ago

Presque Isle breaks ground on new airport terminal

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle has officially broken ground at its new airport terminal, a $38 million building that’s been in the works for more than two years. Officials from the city, JetBlue and the Maine Department of Transportation, along with legislative representatives and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, were on hand on May […]

4 months ago

UMFK hosts 143rd commencement

The University of Maine at Fort Kent graduated 198 students and conferred 208 degrees during its 143rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10.

4 months ago

NMCC holds 60th commencement

Friends and family members packed The Forum for the ceremony, which featured speeches by Student of the Year Islakeno “Keno” C. Mahabir, Maine Community College System President David Daigler and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. 

4 months ago

Little receives Hodgdon Maine Principal’s Award

HODGDON, Maine — Gracie Little, daughter of Shawn and Melissa Little of Hodgdon. has been selected to receive the 2025 Maine Principal’s Award for Hodgdon Middle/High School. Little has excelled in academic and athletics during her time at Hodgdon Middle/High School. She is a four-year varsity athlete in soccer, basketball, volleyball and softball. Little’s achievements […]