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3 years ago

Houlton group calls for assault weapon ban

Two days before the Monday afternoon fatal shooting at a Nashville elementary school, a group of 10 Aroostook County residents stood near the Houlton Peace Pole in Monument Park calling for the ban of assault weapons in the U.S.

3 years ago

Houlton gala packs the house for annual awards, fundraiser and meeting

Each year, for more than 30 years, the chamber combines its annual membership meeting with a fundraising gala and community awards ceremony. And for 13 of those years, Chamber Executive Director Jane Torres, other board members and volunteers have been cooking the gala dinner on their own.

3 years ago

St. John Valley Chamber honors John Ezzy for community service

MADAWASKA, Maine — Local businessman and community leader John Ezzy received the 2022 Outstanding Community Service Award at the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tourism annual dinner and awards ceremony on Friday. Ezzy is volunteer executive director of Four Seasons Trail Association in Madawaska. Colin Jandreau presented the award to Ezzy. “His forward vision […]