Benn Woods

01/17/2026

… so too does the BoD for The Benn Woods!
Thank you to the Maine Fraternal Order of Police, and The Maine Wire for some phenomenal reporting of late!

Maine Fraternal Order of Police Announces Staunch Support for ICE

https://www.themainewire.com/2026/01/maine-fraternal-order-of-police-announces-staunch-support-for-ice/

11/27/2025

Happy Holidays…. Aroostook-style

11/15/2025

Welcome to the jungle!

10/10/2025

This has always been one of our favorite landmarks on the drive from MA to the land currently known as the Benn Woods…

The other was The Silent Woman restaurant. It depicted a woman without a head. May be considered slightly sexist by today’s standards, but the point stands…

to the Piscataqua Bridge, taken back in 2021. Whether you're leaving or coming home, this bridge always marks the moment!

07/30/2025

Another sad chapter of a landmark beloved by the Benn Woods :-(

We wish them all the best and hope they are able to reopen quickly!

🚨 ARSON INVESTIGATION – HOULTON 🚨

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a case of arson that occurred at the Elm Tree Diner, located at 146 Bangor Street in Houlton.

🕒 The fire took place between the evening of July 26 and the early morning hours of July 27.

📞 If you have any information that could assist investigators, please contact the Houlton Regional Communications Center at 207-532-5400, or leave a tip on the Arson Hot Line at 1-888-870-6162.

Your help could make a difference.

07/07/2025

Benn Woods Board of Directors is considering a new project to Make America Great Again, AND provide (finally) an appropriate return on investment…

I give you…. Bearcatraz!

06/28/2025

Benn Woods BoD are happy to see Federal agencies working together to make the County safe for ALL Americans!

05/22/2025

The Benn Woods, in the heart of Maine’s CD2, heartily endorses Paul LePage for Representative of the US House of Representatives!

BIG lead for LePage over Golden in early CD-2 polling.

Full report from NOTUS:
https://www.notus.org/2026-election/jared-golden-paul-lepage-poll-maine-congressional-leadership-fund

04/22/2025

The Benn Woods stands behind this righteous effort to make the County Americas 51st state.

Actually, so as not to disrupt the symmetry of the US Flag, we further propose giving the rest of Maine
Back to Massachusetts…

North Maine’s estimated GDP: $2bn

05/26/2024

Benn Woods is now accepting reservations for the 2024/2025 “rage” season…

Please reserve your spot now to take advantage of our Memorial Day savings…. There are plenty of of sticks and rocks to throw and bears to pet…

Parking is free, bring your own Kool Aid…

Guys, beware.