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"The Living Room Grand Opening & Jason's House Calls: County's Latest Controversial Hot Spots!"
"The Living Room Grand Opening & Jason's House Calls: County's Latest Controversial Hot Spots!"
"The Living Room Grand Opening & Jason's House Calls: County's Latest Controversial Hot Spots!"
Exciting Week in the County: Ribbon Cutting at The Living Room in Houlton & Personalized Auto Service at Jason's House Calls! 🚗🎉
Kevin Rogers
May 31, 2026
Trivia Question❓Aroostook County in Maine is known for having the largest what in the United States, outside of Alaska? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
This week in the County. |
First week of June! |
Quote Of The Day |
"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." - Nelson Mandela |
Joke Of The Day |
Why did the potato go to Aroostook County? Because it wanted to be a "mashed" potato! |
Interesting Facts |
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County Happenings |
Southern Aroostook |
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🌲 Things To Do in Southern Aroostook CountyJune 1–7, 2026
Your Guide to Events, Recreation & Local Adventures
Summer is arriving in Southern Aroostook, and there are plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, support local businesses, and explore the region. Whether you're looking for a family outing, a scenic drive, great food, fishing, hiking, disc golf, or a relaxing weekend getaway, there's something happening across the area.
🥏 Play Disc Golf at Shady RidgeLocated just minutes north of Houlton in Littleton, Shady Ridge Disc Golf Course is now open for the season.
Highlights:
Whether you're a seasoned player or trying the sport for the first time, Shady Ridge offers one of the most unique outdoor recreation experiences in the region.
🎣 Brook Trout Season is Heating Up
The cool waters of Southern Aroostook are producing excellent brook trout fishing opportunities.
Popular areas include:
Don't forget your bug spray—the black flies and mosquitoes have officially arrived.
🚙 Hit the TrailsTrail systems throughout Southern Aroostook are coming alive with activity.
Popular activities include:
Many visitors are discovering that some of the best adventures happen just a few miles off Route 1.
🛍️ Explore Local Shops & MarketsTake time this week to visit local businesses throughout the region. Great stops include:
Every local purchase helps strengthen the regional economy and supports small-town communities.
🍷 Visit Hidden Spring Winery
Looking for a relaxing afternoon or evening?
Hidden Spring Winery in East Hodgdon continues to offer one of the area's most unique experiences.
Enjoy:
Reservations are recommended for special events.
🏕️ Camping Season is Here
Campgrounds throughout Southern Aroostook are welcoming visitors for the summer season.
Popular options include:
It's a perfect time to plan a weekend escape and reconnect with nature.
🚗 Take a Scenic Drive
One of the simplest ways to enjoy the region is to get in the car and explore.
Suggested routes:
Bring a camera—you never know when you'll spot a moose, eagle, deer, or breathtaking sunset.
🍔 Local Food Worth the Stop
Make a point to support local restaurants and food producers this week. Favorites around the region include:
Summer is the perfect season to discover a new favorite spot. 📸 Photo of the Week Challenge
We're inviting residents and visitors to submit photos from around Southern Aroostook.
We're looking for:
Selected photos may be featured in future editions of The Northern Terminus and The County Signal.
🌲 Worth the StopSouthern Aroostook isn't just a place people drive through. It's a place to explore. A place to fish. A place to camp. A place to play. A place to stay.
Get outside, support local businesses, and enjoy everything our region has to offer this week. We'll see you out there.
— The Northern Terminus |
Q/A Questions |
1. What is the largest county in Maine? Aroostook County.
2. What is the population of Aroostook County? Approximately 69,000 people.
3. What is the economy of Aroostook County primarily based on? Agriculture, forestry, and tourism. |
Tip of The Day |
Check out some of the local u-pick farms in Aroostook County during the summer and fall months for fresh, delicious produce straight from the source! |
The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce recently marked the grand opening of The Living Room in Houlton with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Present at the event were owners Ira Dyer and Randi Bradbury, along with chamber executive director Jane Torres. The Living Room is now officially open for business in Houlton. |
Secret Little Hack |
Exploring the back roads and hidden trails in Aroostook County can lead to some amazing and secluded spots that few tourists know about. |
The article discusses a local auto mechanic in northern Maine who provides house calls for his customers. The mechanic, Jason Levesque, operates his business, "Jason's House Calls Auto Repair," out of his truck as he travels to various locations to service vehicles. Levesque saw a demand for his services in rural areas where people may not have easy access to traditional auto repair shops. He offers a variety of services, from changing oil and brakes to more complicated jobs like diagnosing engine issues. Levesque believes in providing convenience and quality service to his customers, even offering tips and advice on how to maintain their vehicles. He emphasizes the importance of building trust with his clients and establishing long-term relationships. Levesque's business has been well-received by the community, with customers appreciating the convenience and personal touch of his services. Overall, Levesque's mobile auto repair business demonstrates the value of flexibility and personalized service in meeting the needs of customers in rural areas. Read More... |
The Hermits Log | ||
Something Bigger |
More Than a Disc Golf Course: A Vision for Southern AroostookThere comes a point when every community has to decide what its future will look like.
Will we continue watching people drive through our towns on their way somewhere else?
Or will we create reasons for them to stop, stay, spend money, and return with their families and friends?
Southern Aroostook possesses something many destinations across America spend millions trying to create: authentic beauty, genuine people, abundant outdoor recreation, and room to grow.
We have lakes that rival any in the Northeast.
We have thousands of miles of ATV and snowmobile trails.
We have hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, paddling, wildlife viewing, and some of the darkest night skies in the eastern United States. We have family-owned restaurants, local farms, artisans, campgrounds, and businesses that embody the character of rural Maine.
What we have often lacked is a coordinated effort to tell that story. For years, communities across the country have invested heavily in outdoor recreation because they understand a simple truth: Visitors become customers. Customers become advocates. Advocates become investors. Investors create jobs.
Jobs create opportunities for families to stay and build a future. That cycle can happen here. In fact, it is already beginning.
Shady Ridge Disc Golf Course was never intended to be just a disc golf course. It was envisioned as one piece of a much larger recreation ecosystem—one that helps showcase everything Southern Aroostook has to offer.
A visitor who comes to play disc golf may also buy gas in Houlton.
They may eat at a local restaurant.
They may stay at a campground.
They may visit a farm stand.
They may discover East Grand Lake.
They may return with their ATV, boat, family, or fishing gear.
One visitor becomes many opportunities.
The vision is not about one business.
It is not about one town.
It is not about one organization.
It is about creating a regional recreation destination that benefits everyone.
Imagine Southern Aroostook becoming known as one of the premier outdoor recreation regions in America.
Imagine families planning vacations here instead of simply passing through.
Imagine youth finding opportunities to build careers in tourism, media, recreation, and entrepreneurship without leaving home.
Imagine local businesses working together instead of competing for scraps.
Imagine visitors arriving because they have seen our stories, our landscapes, our events, and our people showcased across the internet. That future is possible.
But it requires people willing to think beyond individual projects and individual interests.
It requires collaboration.
It requires leadership.
It requires community members who believe that our best days are still ahead.
At Shady Ridge, we are actively seeking individuals, businesses, organizations, volunteers, creators, photographers, videographers, outdoor enthusiasts, and community leaders who share this vision. People who want to help build something larger than themselves. People who believe Southern Aroostook can become a nationally recognized recreation destination.
People who understand that economic growth and community pride can go hand in hand.
The goal is ambitious.
To help transform Southern Aroostook into one of the most recognized outdoor recreation destinations in the United States.
Not through massive government spending.
Not through outside corporations.
But through local people working together to showcase the incredible assets we already have.
The mountains may be bigger elsewhere.
The cities may be larger elsewhere.
But nowhere else has Southern Aroostook.
The opportunity is here.
The question is simple:
Who wants to help build it?
If you share this vision and would like to become part of the conversation, we invite you to reach out.
The future of Southern Aroostook will not be built by one person. It will be built by a community that believes in itself.
And we believe that future is worth creating.
Shady Ridge Disc Golf Course
Building recreation. Building community. Building the future of Southern Aroostook. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Aroostook County in Maine is known for having the largest potato producing region in the United States, outside of Alaska. |