Houlton

2 hours ago

Katahdin Trust promotes Cadigan to branch manager, community banking officer

CARIBOU, Maine – Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Cadigan to branch manager and community banking officer of the Bank’s Caribou and Van Buren branch locations. Cadigan will take the place of Peggy Smith, who is retiring […]

3 hours ago

HBMI adds fisheries biologist to assist with aquatic ecosystems

LITTLETON, Maine — Through a co-operative agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Houlton Band of Maliseets’ Natural Resources Department recently expanded with the addition of a Fisheries Biologist. Carolyn Merriam, a Massachusetts native, joined the staff in late 2024. She will work with HBMI and our various partners to expand our watershed work […]

19 hours ago

NorState FCU offers scholarships to high school seniors

NorState Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for eight $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors throughout Aroostook and Northern Penobscot counties. Applicants can find the NorState FCU scholarship application online at norstatefcu.org or from their high school guidance department. “NorState Federal Credit Union believes in supporting the future of our […]

2 days ago

Traveling to find your roots

Will you be traveling for genealogical research or tourism this year? Genealogists often want to visit their ancestral homelands or long to visit libraries or archives. 

2 days ago

The importance of guarding the guardians

To the editor:

On Feb. 6, the Senate gathered to vote on the confirmation of Russell Vought, a key author of project 2025 who believes the powers of the president should be virtually unlimited.

2 days ago

Grateful for this caring community

To the editor:
“What a blessing!” my parents exclaimed.
Living far from our extended family in Korea, my wife and I often send them photos of our children.

2 days ago

The County Crossword for Feb. 19, 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.