9 months ago
Houlton passes new medical marijuana ordinance
In a 5-to-1 vote, councilors made it possible for five Houlton medical marijuana businesses to continue operating and serving patients, following a state regulation change.
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9 months ago
Houlton students call for walkout over handling of social media post
The Houlton school district sent a letter to the community Saturday saying that the district and police had investigated the video, which showed images of girls’ faces that were edited and enlarged from other photos, and found it was not a threat and did not violate criminal law.
9 months ago
Special Olympians return to soccer field for first time since pandemic
COVID-19 and rain have canceled the event for the past four years, but sunny skies prevailed on Thursday as soccer teams competed and individuals honed their skills.
9 months ago
Hodgdon will soon have a drive-thru boba tea business
Boba, or bubble tea, is a Taiwanese recipe that blends tea with milk, fruit and fruit juices and tapioca pearls.
9 months ago
Caribou DustBowl adds more community events in its second year
Last year, around 5,200 people attended the DustBowl throughout its three days, so organizers decided to add another day and more entertainment to the festival’s lineup.
9 months ago
Presque Isle industrial park is full thanks to unique business model
The park is full and growing, largely because it’s willing to adapt available spaces or build new ones, small or large, to fit businesses, Presque Isle Industrial Council Executive Director Tom Powers said.
9 months ago
Van Buren charter revisions to go on November ballot
Council Secretary Paul Nadeau, who was the council appointee for the charter committee, said the last charter update was made nearly 20 years ago.
9 months ago
New Fort Kent arts center has already attracted nearly 100 members
The nonprofit provides access to art supplies and materials, a space for people to meet and gather, and several programs and classes for children and adults.
9 months ago
Woodland Select Board trying to reconcile the town’s financial discrepancies
Approximately $7,000 to $8,000 in funds designated to pay back a loan from Maine Municipal Bond Bank for road surfacing and reconstruction had been used to pay part-time election clerks in 2023.
9 months ago
Recycling expected to halt lithium battery fires at Tri-Community Landfill
The landfill experienced two fires over Sept. 14-16 and narrowly avoided a third on the 17th, all attributed to lithium batteries.
