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25 years of service

York's of Houlton recently recognized office manager Lisa Keyes (left) for 25 years of service.

Donation to Houlton Area Backpack for Kids project

Houlton's Monument Lodge No. 96 made a $1,000 donation the Houlton Area Backpack for Kids project Friday, Jan. 22.

Bishop Deeley appointed as chairman of the Board for National Catholic Risk Retention Group

The National Catholic Risk Retention Group (National Catholic) has announced that Bishop Robert Deeley has been elected as its chairman of the board.

Husson University makes commitment to online education in Northern Maine

With COVID-19 hastening the adoption and acceptance of online educational offerings among members of the public, Husson University announced that it is moving forward with a strategic initiative designed to extend its online educational outreach.

Houlton girls defeat Caribou in close game

The Houlton Shires netted a close 39-34 victory over the Caribou girls varsity basketball team Jan. 26 in a back-and-forth contest.

Legion hosting food drive to benefit local food pantry

The American Legion Tedd-Lait Post 75 in Old Town is having a food drive to benefit the Holy Family Food Pantry.

Casella hires Wright as Eastern Region manager of engagement

Recognizing its role as a steward of crucial environmental and public health infrastructure and services, as well as a partner to public policymakers, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. announced that it has appointed Shelby Wright as its manager of engagement in the company’s Eastern Region.

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital – Nov. – Dec., 2020

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:

Hersey promoted to vice president, cash management and business development officer at Katahdin Trust

Katahdin Trust, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced the promotion of Patty Hersey to vice president, cash management and business development officer.

Weddings

I recently saw a reference about using wedding announcements in genealogical research. While I’ve written about using newspapers before I thought I might review the family announcements you’re apt to find. Not so many years ago newspapers devoted pages to engagements and weddings.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 25, 2021

100 Years Ago - Jan. 27, 1921 School nurse -- With the introduction of a registered school nurse in the public school in Houlton, this marks a step upward and it hopes to demonstrate the need for a regular school nurse to be added to the faculty.

Delano speaks to Houlton Rotary Club

Rotarian Dana Delano was the guest speaker at the Houlton Rotary Club meeting on Monday, Jan. 11. He spoke about the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program that he represents in northern Penobscot and Aroostook counties through the Northern Maine Development Commission.

Lack of snow postpones Aroostook County Sled Run by one month

Organizers of the second annual Aroostook County Sled Run have postponed the event until March 6 due to a lack of snow on local snowmobile trails.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of January 25, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 27 HOULTON: SMART Recovery, Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, 36 North St., 7 p.m. FMI: 207-254-2213.

Caribou boys edge Houlton

The two-time defending state champion Caribou boys basketball team may have been a little rusty in its first game of the season, but the result was the same.

Truck overturns on I-95 near Dyer Brook

A 58-year-old man from Buxton was hospitalized on Tuesday morning after a Mack truck he was driving rolled over on Interstate 95, near the town of Dyer Brook.

Tuttle collects GHCA spelling crown

A new spelling champ was crowned at Greater Houlton Christian Academy as seventh-grader Stephanie Tuttle bested five of her peers to win the title.

Houlton civic center temporarily closes after positive COVID-19 case

The John A. Millar Civic Center in Houlton will be temporarily closed for at least 10 days after it was announced that a member of the Houlton Parks and Recreation Department has tested positive for COVID-19.

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