1 year ago
Houlton marijuana ordinance public hearing set
The hearing is slated for Sept. 23 at the Gentle Memorial Building to accommodate more people, said town council chairman Chris Robinson on Monday night.
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1 year ago
Auditors give Houlton town finances top rating
Getting more money into the capital project fund is an area that needs attention, according to auditor Ron Smith.
1 year ago
Why it’s good to plant trees in the fall
As summer starts to wind down, fall outdoor projects come into focus: time to start putting perennials to bed, time to pull the bygone annuals, time to sharpen and clean tools. And time to plant a tree — or two.
1 year ago
Elks plan soccer shoot-out
The Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954’s annual soccer shoot-out will take place starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the University of Maine Presque Isle.
1 year ago
Retiree group plans regional meeting
The Maine Association of Retirees will hold its annual regional meeting from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Presque Isle.
1 year ago
Expanded County Oktoberfest will draw brewers from all over Maine
The fourth annual event, led by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Caribou Municipal Airport.
1 year ago
Police still looking for clues in 5 Aroostook unsolved homicides
These cases, including three in the small Route 11 town of Masardis, are among Maine’s 71 unsolved homicides, according to Maine State Police.
1 year ago
United Way of Aroostook and Aroostook County Action Program Convening regional home energy crisis forums
A very real home energy crisis is looming for vulnerable low to moderate income households in Maine this coming winter if nothing changes in terms of funding for the anticipated assistance programs – most notably the Federal Home Energy Assistance Program known as HEAP. To make community members aware, and call attention to the need […]
1 year ago
Ecumenical service for care of creation
HOULTON, Maine — More than 40 people attended an ecumenical service celebrating the beginning of the “Season of Creation” at the amphitheater in Monument Park in Houlton on August 30. At the service, hosted by the Church of the Good Shepherd, people from several local congregations representing four denominations shared in reading scripture, song and […]
1 year ago
Farm that supplied milk to Houlton dairy is selling off its cows
After 75 years in operation, Lilley Farms Inc. will sell 130 dairy cows at the end of the month and stop producing about 9,000 pounds of milk a day.
