6 days ago
Aroostook motel hits market for 3rd time in a decade
The facility is among the most northeastern lodging establishments in the U.S., situated along Route 1 toward the eastern edge of Madawaska.
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6 days ago
Police arrest Aroostook County man on 5 sex counts
Maine State Police arrested an Amity man Monday on multiple child sexual misconduct charges.
7 days ago
Houlton police get raises with new union contract
The Houlton Town Council has ratified a police union contract after months of negotiations. The three-year Maine Association of Police, Patrolman/Dispatcher and Command Unit Union Contract for Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2028, will bring retroactive raises to officers and dispatchers whose pay was previously below other County law enforcement wages. The police and […]
7 days ago
Maine’s highest court will hear appeals at 3 high schools next week
The court created the program 21 years ago to give students an opportunity to see how the appeals court functions.
1 week ago
Presque Isle’s junior hockey team enters 2nd season with new lineup and playstyle
This year, the team had a full offseason to put together its team. Jack Lowry thinks the on-ice product will be better for it.
1 week ago
Utility outage causes spotty internet in Aroostook
A utility outage caused sporadic internet service for some Aroostook customers Tuesday. Houlton-based Pioneer Broadband reported service was affected from Monday night until about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. A “chain of unusual events” transpired when local utility Houlton Water Co., conducted a planned outage, Pioneer Broadband reported on social media around 4 p.m. Tuesday. The problem […]
1 week ago
Houlton officials considering ways to help taxpayers as valuations rise again
“The heating oil is going to be outrageous and if they get an outrageous tax bill, it’s really going to put a hurt on a lot of people.”
1 week ago
Houlton Town Council candidate wants to prioritize respect and citizen input
Tortello believes it’s vital for the council to know and respect what the community values.
1 week ago
Fort Kent house fire displaces 6
The Fort Kent Fire and Rescue Department responded to a structure fire just after 5:30 p.m.
2 weeks ago
Suspended Madawaska manager will get hearing as Select Board moves to fire him
The hearing allows for public testimony about the board’s decision to fire Daigle with cause.
