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One new COVID-19 case detected in southern Aroostook area

One new case of COVID-19 has been detected after a person tested positive for the virus at Houlton Regional Hospital on Saturday.

Crash near Houlton Walmart leaves one person hospitalized

A car crash near the intersection of Ludlow Road and North Street in Houlton, near the entrance to Walmart, occurred in the morning of Sept. 21, around 9:30 a.m.

All things brown

I have never been a fan of the color brown, so I was quite surprised when just about 2 1/2 years ago, I went into a local furniture store and decided to purchase a sofa, loveseat, stuffed chair and ottoman -- all in the color brown with just a faint linear olive green stripe.

Disc golf course ready for use

Some of the projects that the Houlton Rotary Club take part in are a little longer “in the making” than others.

Fire destroys sawmill at Katahdin Forest Products in Oakfield

A Sept. 16 fire at Katahdin Forest Products left one of its sawmill buildings totally destroyed, as well as most of the equipment inside it.

State to collect unused pesticides in October

Thanks to a project sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Mainers can dispose of unusable and unwanted pesticides for free in October.

SA golf notches win over Hodgdon in first match of season

HOULTON, Maine — The fall sports season officially began Thursday as Southern Aroostook and Hodgdon met on the golf course in the first match of the year.

What legacy are we leaving?

To the Editor: My father taught us to “Always leave a place better than you found it.” As I write this the sky overhead is a solid gray. A local weatherman says this is due to the smoke from countless fires burning out of control in several western states.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of September 21, 2020

Lately a lot of kitties have gone missing. It seems like we get messages or phone calls daily. There are so many predators out there and they are coming closer and closer to town. At the sanctuary alone we have seen bobcats, lynx and yes even bear.

Protecting those who protect us

On Sept. 11 every year, our country pauses to mourn those we lost on that day in 2001. We also remember all the first responders who lost their lives as a result of trying to help those in need.

Maine LUPC rejects Wolfden proposal to narrow evaluation for Pickett Mountain mine bid

The Maine Land Use Planning Commission denied a request to reduce its evaluation of a rezoning petition from a Canadian company interested in establishing a mineral mine on Pickett Mountain, located near Mt. Chase in northern Penobscot County.

Will dry summer affect fall color?

It has been an incredibly dry summer in Aroostook County, and that has some folks wondering how the annual fall foliage show may be affected.

Bridge to Hope cancer walk changes gears due to COVID-19

It has been a difficult year for groups trying to raise money for good causes, but the one thing that has not changed is the importance to support those in need.

Aroostook League unveils soccer playoff possibilities

Hopes of crowning a high school soccer champion appear to be alive and well following a meeting of the Aroostook League athletic directors Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Recovery walk and picnic mark one-year milestone for recovery center

The road to recovery can be a long and winding path for those dealing with addiction. Thankfully, the Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope (ARCH) is available to assist those in recovery, offering a wide variety of services and support.

Agency on Aging launches series to mark Falls Prevention Week

The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things. One thing that’s still the same is that falling down is not a normal part of aging.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 16, 2020

100 Years Ago - Sept. 22, 1920 59th Annual meeting — Every weekly paper in Aroostook County was represented at the 59th annual meeting of the Maine Press Assn. held in Bangor at which time Chas. H. Fogg was reelected president for the ensuing year.

A spoonful of sugar

“Thank you, sweetheart. Have a great day!” I accepted my receipt from the young attendant at the drive-through window, and drove ahead to pick up my order.

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