Houlton

3 days ago

The County Crossword for April 15, 2026

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.

4 days ago

Appreciates animal freedom bill

To the editor:

I recently read an online article about an animal rights group that broke into a Wisconsin biomedical research facility and rescued 22 beagles that were being used for animal laboratory testing.

4 days ago

Enough already

To the editor:
The County’s story, “National parks educator hired as Houlton’s rec director” (April 8, 2026) started well. An enthusiastic Crystal Lewis has been selected as the town’s next rec director.

4 days ago

Funding will reduce waitlist for home-delivered meals

For more than 200 older adults in Aroostook County, a daily meal is already part of staying safe and independent at home. For an equal number, that same support has been out of reach — until now. 

4 days ago

Collins has delivered for clean water

To the editor:
No one has done more for Maine’s rivers and lakes since Sen. Edmund Muskie authored the Clean Water Act than Sen. Susan Collins.