Houlton

8 months ago

The County Crossword for Jan. 15, 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. 

8 months ago

Houlton town manager resigns after just 8 months

HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Town Council voted 5-1 to accept the town manager’s immediate resignation following an executive session during Monday night’s meeting.  Councilor Erin Matthews cast the dissenting vote.  Town Manager Jeremy Smith was only in the top municipal post for eight months. He took the town’s administrative reins in early May, after […]

8 months ago

Bringing down walls

When genealogists discover they can’t proceed further in their research into a family or individual, they call it hitting a brick wall. As we start the new year, let’s look at a couple of tips to help you make progress with your own brick walls.

8 months ago

The County Community Players receive Maine CF grant

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The County Community Players is excited to announce the receipt of a generous $5,000 grant aimed at promoting the arts and increasing community engagement in Aroostook County. The 2024 Maine Theater grant, awarded by The Maine Community Foundation, will directly benefit the organization’s efforts to enhance the live theater experience during […]

8 months ago

Time for ice fishing? Maybe

For the second consecutive year, Mother Nature and Jack Frost have played “keep away” with the snow and ice.

8 months ago

Three County youth earn Elks Hoop Shoot Northern District titles

BANGOR, Maine – Evangeline Chalou and Nick Hopkins, both of Easton, and Jackson Holdsworth of Caribou were Aroostook County youth capturing Northern District titles at the Elks Hoop Shoot foul shooting competition January 5 at the James F. Doughty School. Chalou won the girls’ 10-11 year-old division by connecting on 20 of her 25 attempts, […]

8 months ago

Applicants sought for Maine Press Association scholarship

To encourage students in Maine who are exploring careers in journalism, the Maine Press Association each year awards MPA scholarships to current university students and high school seniors planning to attend college in the coming year. As such, the MPA is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for this year’s scholarship.  The MPA’s scholarship […]