Houlton

3 days ago

Wintergreen to feature Roaring 20s-inspired art in April

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring Roaring 20s-inspired artwork created by artists from across Aroostook County in April. The opening reception of the art show will be held Friday, April 4 from 6-7:45 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. Live music will be provided by Janice Santos and Cori Lovejoy. […]

3 days ago

NMCC hosts Phi Theta Kappa spring induction ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College held the Phi Theta Kappa spring induction ceremony on March 19 in the Edmunds Conference Center. The event recognized new members of the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter for their academic achievement and leadership. The ceremony included a welcome from Phi Theta Kappa Advisor Robert Carlson, an NMCC […]

5 days ago

Massive ice jams cause ongoing flooding in Aroostook

This story has been updated. Cooler weather is keeping some massive ice jams in place on the Aroostook River as flood threats persist. A 2-mile-long jam between Castle Hill and Wade could cause additional flooding as the ice shifts, according to the National Weather Service. That jam is one of the three that are left […]

5 days ago

Houlton High School Alumni Association and Putnam Family Charitable Trust donate $10,000 to Houlton Middle High School Emergency Fund

HOULTON, Maine – The Houlton Middle High School has received a generous $10,000 donation to its emergency fund, thanks to the combined efforts of the Houlton High School Alumni Association and the Putnam Family Charitable Trust. The donation, made on February 27, will provide critical support to students and families facing financial hardships, ensuring access […]

5 days ago

The County Crossword for March 26, 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.

6 days ago

Government for the people

To the editor:
I learned a new acronym this week: DARVO. First coined in the late 1990s, it stands for “deny, attack, reverse victim and offender.”