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Houlton’s Extreme Gaming ready to host card tournaments again

HOULTON, Maine -- Jordan James didn’t have to worry too much about whether to close his store when the COVID-19 pandemic struck last spring, because he already had planned to close it for remodeling.

Cross country runners hold final County meet

The Caribou boys and girls captured the Aroostook League Championships Saturday in a meet hosted by the Vikings.

Houlton Rec offers Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Gentle Memorial Building.

Houlton Middle-High School conducts virtual NHS ceremony

Thirteen seniors at Houlton Middle-High School were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society in a virtual ceremony Oct. 21.

Hodgdon JMG Veterans’ Breakfast shifts to drive-in service

One of the area’s most touching tributes to local veterans will look a little bit different this year.

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. reports third quarter results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced third-quarter earnings of $2.45 million or $0.75 per common share. Total assets reached $939.2 million.

Soccer season winds to a close with playoff schedule set

The regular season is rapidly winding to a close for local soccer teams, giving a clearer picture for the upcoming Aroostook League playoffs.

Secretary Dunlap notifies motorists of updated vehicle registration deadlines

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is advising motorists to be aware of vehicle registration deadlines, as Gov. Janet Mills has issued an updated executive order regarding those requirements, which had previously been altered in response to office closures due to the pandemic response.

Maine Hunger Dialogue focuses on college student food and housing insecurity

The Maine Hunger Dialogue will convene by webinar from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 23. The event is free and open to the public.

Morris’ big adventure

Early this summer we told you a story about a cat named Morris. Morris came to the Sanctuary last winter during the coldest months. He was a stray that showed up in someone's yard and she was kind enough to feed him so he never left.

Supports Harnish for House District 144

To the Editor, I am so pleased to vote for Kathryn Harnish to represent House District 144 in Augusta

NRCS offers opportunities to conserve deer in Aroostook, Washington counties

If you are interested in deer conservation, then this initiative is just for you. The 2021 deer initiative is focused on improving winter habitat conditions for white-tailed deer that occur within the northern limits of their range -- Aroostook and Washington counties.

Houlton Community Market ends for the season, after summer adjusting to COVID

Vendors at Houlton Community Market sold the last of their wares on Saturday, Oct. 17, ending a farmers’ market season which was held under the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 Tongren Scholarships announced for students in Aroostook County

The Maine Community Foundation announces recipients of the Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County. The fund provides renewable support to graduating seniors of high schools in Aroostook County who are pursuing post-secondary education.

NMCC names dean’s list students for spring 2020

Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2020 spring semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a 3.2 grade-point-average or above.

New mountain bike track in Patten promises more outdoor opportunities

With kids in Patten shuttered indoors throughout the spring and summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, Patten Academy Park has created an attraction that might help bring them back outdoors.

Shires, Huskies meet on the gridiron

It was not the football season teams may have hoped for, but the Houlton Shires and Aroostook Huskies at least were able to play some games this fall, in an abbreviated manner.

Agency on Aging hosts virtual annual meeting

For the first time in its 47-year history, Aroostook Agency on Aging’s annual Meeting was conducted virtually Monday under the direction of Rev. Dr. Ken Phelps, president of the board.

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