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Grand jury issues July indictments
The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 29 indictments for July.
Houlton
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Northern Maine Agricultural Fair to open next week
The five-day event will run through Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds in Presque Isle.
1 day ago
A unique new Aroostook store will help Indigenous people access fresh food
What started as a spark of an idea by Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Tribal Chief Clarissa Sabattis and the Tribal Council became reality this week.
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Local Worthington Scholarship honorees
The Worthington Scholarship Foundation is delighted to announce that 1,000 graduating seniors from high schools across Maine were awarded the Worthington Scholarship. The Foundation is committed to increasing college accessibility by reducing financial barriers and connecting scholars with resources that will aid them in their college journey. “This Foundation was created with a simple vision: […]
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A new state law will boost Aroostook County potato processors
The law will provide tax credits to Aroostook potato processors starting this fall
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MSAD 70 to cut 5 positions with new proposed budget
The new budget will be presented to the public during a budget vote meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24 at the Hodgdon Middle High School.
2 days ago
Aroostook has its 1st ambulance that can transport very obese patients
A bariatric ambulance is specially designed to transport patients who weigh up to 1,600 pounds.
2 days ago
Why so many Maine school districts are rejecting their budgets
More than three weeks into July and the start of the fiscal year for Maine’s nearly 200 school districts, at least 15 are without a new budget.
2 days ago
The County Crossword for July 23, 2025
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.
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HBMI Health Fair has best showing yet
HOULTON, Maine – One of the primary goals of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians’ Health and Wellness Center has been to bring health screenings and the latest medical information to the tribal community. On Saturday, June 28 that information was brought to a record number of participants at the tribe’s annual Health Fair. “I […]
