Houlton

2 days ago

Sherman Area Historical Society receives donation of historic red house

SHERMAN, Maine — The Sherman Area Historical Society is pleased to announce that “The Red House” has been purchased by Richard Bonner from the Perrin family and generously donated to the organization in honor of his mother, Esther Garnett Bonner. Bonner currently lives in California. He is a descendant of Isaiah Foster, one of the […]

2 days ago

Help from ‘Roots Tech’

Roots Tech, the world’s largest family history celebration, has now ended, but you still have time to access many of the sessions online for free. 

2 days ago

The County Crossword for May 13, 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

Great Houlton’s Watson breaks program long jump record

CARIBOU, Maine — The Greater Houlton (Houlton/GHCA) track and field team traveled to Caribou High School on Saturday for the third meet of the season with nine schools in attendance, including powerhouse programs from Presque Isle, Orono and Bucksport. On a day marked by stiff competition, the boys team secured a seventh place finish with […]

5 days ago

Locations added to Walk-In Wednesdays for heating assistance applications

As heating oil prices continue to rise and households face the highest  home energy costs of the season, Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties is urging residents to apply for heating assistance as soon as  possible if they have not already done so. Community Action is pleased to announce that Washington County locations […]

7 days ago

Bank warns public of rising scam attempts

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Trust is urging individuals and businesses across Maine to remain alert as reports of fraud and scam attempts continue to increase statewide. Scammers are increasingly posing as well-known companies, financial institutions or even bank employees, using highly convincing phone calls, text messages and emails to trick people into sharing sensitive information […]