Houlton

1 year ago

Summer Theater Camp brings a unique opportunity for students

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Eleven high school students from across Aroostook County recently took part in a unique two-week Summer Theater Camp, which culminated in two staged readings of the play on which they were working – playwright John Cariani’s newest play “Not Quite Almost”. Ten took part in the acting aspect of the camp, […]

1 year ago

AMHC releases 2024 Community Needs Assessment on substance use epidemic in Aroostook

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. and its consortium members conducted a community  needs assessment focused on substance use in Aroostook County earlier this year. The assessment was funded by a Health  Resources Services Administration Rural Community Opioid Response Planning Implementation III grant, which aims  to reduce the morbidity and mortality of substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder.  

1 year ago

Patten residents pass tiny home ordinance

The ordinance states the structure is considered a permanently constructed living space not to exceed 400 square feet and can be placed on an individual house lot or as an accessory building.