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Investing in the future of Aroostook County

Growing up in Aroostook County, I learned that when we work together and lend a helping hand, we can make our community a better place.

Alleged Houlton drug trafficker in county jail

A Houlton man, charged with multiple drug trafficking offenses, remains in the Aroostook County Jail following a court session Thursday.

Houlton takes Aroostook cheering championship

Houlton cheerleaders are Aroostook League champions after competing in Wednesday’s Aroostook League Cheerleading Showcase.

Aroostook CA$H Coalition will prepare taxes again

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition will be preparing taxes again this year starting Feb. 8. IRS tax law certified volunteers will be available to provide free tax preparation and financial checkups for low- to middle-income households earning less than $58,000 by appointment only.

The other shooting pastime

The elevated challenge gave even more excitement and satisfaction when my chosen weapon went “click,” rather than “bang.”

Northern Maine Community College fall 2022 dean’s list

Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2022 fall semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a 3.2-grade point average or above.

Holdsworth advances to Elks Hoop Shoot state competition

Jackson Holdsworth of Caribou took first place in the 8-9 boys’ age division at the Northern District Elks Hoop Shoot foul shooting competition. The event was held Sunday, Jan. 15 at the James F. Doughty School in Bangor.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 19, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 19, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023, including the following.

Houlton Regional Hospital announces births for December 2022 and January 2023

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 18, 2023

75 Years Ago - Jan. 15, 1948 Ricker plans for 100th anniversary – Plans for the observance of the 100th anniversary of Ricker here started with the announcement of the appointment of an Alumni Planning Committee. The committee as announced consists of Fred L. Putnam, chairman of the Board of Trustees;

Joe Cyr excelled

To the editor: As an avid reader of the Houlton Pioneer Times, I thank Joe Cyr for his 13 years of informing me and others of doings around town. Local newspapers are vital for keeping citizens in their communities "in the know."

McAfee named to SNHU dean’s list for the fall of 2022

Timothy McAfee of Hodgdon has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's fall 2022 dean's list. The fall terms run from September to December.

Jordan Farnham makes SNHU’s fall president’s list of 2022

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following student on being named to the fall 2022 president's list

Cedarville dean’s honor list for fall of 2022

Emma McGraw of Sherman was named to the fall 2022 dean's honor list at Cedarville University.

Husson College honors list

Thomas College announces area undergraduate students named to the fall 2022 honors list are Hodgdon:

USDA Local Working Group meeting Feb. 2

The Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District will host a meeting of the USDA Local Working Group at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. The meeting will be held at the USDA Service Center, 304 North St. in Houlton, and the public is encouraged to participate.

Agriculture education scholarship available

Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation.

Friday snowfall should rev up snowmobile season

More than a foot of snow fell in parts of northern Maine Thursday night into Friday and is expected to stick around.

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