Houlton

1 year ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of August 21, 2024

50 Years Ago – August 21, 1974
Lost Pilot Led Safely Into Houlton By FFA — While on a rather routine picture taking assignment Wednesday at the Houlton International Airport, I was suddenly thrust as a bystander into a suspenseful and interesting experience.

1 year ago

The search isn’t over for a County pilot missing since 1972

The search for Lewis “Billy” Hogan’s plane is front and center again, because at 1 p.m. Saturday the Maine Army National Guard is giving a U.S. flag to his brother Jerome in honor of Billy, who was a member of the Houlton Army Guard.

1 year ago

The County Crossword for Aug. 21, 2024

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. 

1 year ago

4 new members join commission considering new Aroostook jail

County commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Todd Collins, Aroostook County district attorney; Heidi Rackliffe, director of programs at Aroostook County Action Program; Houlton Town Manager Jeremy Smith; and Caribou City Manager Penny Thompson to the jail commission

1 year ago

UMPI announces LevelUP program for Maine community college grads

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —To support Maine community college graduates aiming to “level up” with a bachelor’s degree and open doors to new economic opportunities, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has established LevelUP, a new tuition incentive program. Maine community college graduates taking advantage of Transfer ME, the new guaranteed admission agreement between the […]

1 year ago

Caribou man crowned Spud Stud King at auction

Jacob Pelkey was crowned Spud Stud King 2024 after his proposed horseback riding date pushed a $20 starting bid up to $120 at Bastions Tavern in downtown Houlton on Friday night.