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USDA to survey Maine potato growers

Beginning in late October, the Northeastern Regional Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be conducting the Potato Acreage and Disposition survey.

Maliseets hold annual Recognition Day celebration

Native Americans from throughout southern Aroostook County and western New Brunswick gathered at the tribal lands of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Saturday for the first time in three years to celebrate Recognition Day.

Shire golfers fail to qualify for states

Hopes of qualifying for the state team golf competition were dashed for Houlton last week as the Shires came up short in the PVC Class C championships.

Houlton Regional Hospital to hold walk for SIDS awareness

The Houlton Regional Hospital will host a community walk at 3 p.m. on Saturday in Riverfront Park to raise awareness for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

With season winding to a close, soccer squads stay busy

The leaves may be changing and the temperature is dropping, but the soccer action is heating up for boys and girls varsity soccer squads.

Shires top Valley Mustangs in first varsity County football contest

FORT KENT, Maine – For the first time in history, two Aroostook County high school squads met on the gridiron for an official Maine Principals’ Association varsity contest.

New owners of Cyr and Sons Repair committed to customer service

A well-known automotive repair business in Houlton is under new ownership, but its former owner is still likely to be found helping out in the shop.

Cote leaves MSP feeling a sense of satisfaction

Col. John Cote has only one regret after spending 33 years in law enforcement, but it is an issue his successor will likely deal with for many years to come.

ACAP’s Early Care and Education Center earns National NAEYC Accreditation

Aroostook County Action Program’s Early Care and Education Program located in Caribou has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children — the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.

Partnership between ACAP and the Maine Dept. of Economic and Community Development results in a new mobile home for a County family

Thanks to a partnership between Aroostook County Action Program and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, a couple from Crystal have a new mobile home to replace their former residence which was beyond repair.

Houlton Salvation Army now accepting assistance applications

The Salvation Army of Houlton is continuing its 134-year tradition of providing assistance to families throughout the year and at Christmas.

Understanding shotshells for waterfowl hunting

It’s difficult to believe that 30 years ago the federal government outlawed all use of lead pellets in shotgun shells used to hunt waterfowl.

County XC squads have solid showings at Old Town Sectional Invitational

The 72nd running of the Old Town Sectional Invitational held Monday, Sept. 26, proved to be a successful outing for many Aroostook County athletes.

Blood of Vikings

My husband and I recently re-watched a BBC production called “Blood of the Vikings.” No, it’s not the latest Stephen King horror movie, but a report of the archaeological and DNA search for traces of the Viking presence in England, Scotland and Ireland.

Shifting money to local needs

To the editor: President Eisenhower famously said in 1954, “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.”

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 28, 2022

75 Years Ago, Sept. 25, 1947 Indoor archery returns — The archery range is back to its old winter quarters again at the old armory on Mechanics Street. It will be open each Friday evening and there will be competent instructors for those who wish to learn this fascinating sport. Target fees will be 25 cents if use of the club equipment is desired, or 10 cents if one has his own.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 29-Sept. 4, including the following.

RSU 29 menu – Week of September 28, 2022

Breakfast for all Schools Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1 percent and skim milk.

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