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Houlton Town Council to transition to in-person meetings

Town council meetings solely available in a virtual setting will soon become a thing of the past in Houlton.

Certified physician assistant joins Caribou hospital team

Robert Hunt, PA-C, has joined the hospitalist team at Pines Health Services.

Former Maine House Rep becomes first Maliseet to obtain Master’s of Law Degree

Henry John Bear has made history by becoming the first member of the Houlton Band of Maliseets to obtain a Master’s of Law Degree.

Wytopitlock to replace public phone with snack machine

The small town of Wytopitlock -- population of around 140 people -- has decided to remove its public interest telephone in favor of a new snack vending machine.

County nonprofits receive COVID-19 grant funds

Several nonprofit organizations in Aroostook County have received part of a $1.2 million grant package from the Maine Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund and a fund for food security.

NMCC offers free summer courses for 2020 grads

The members of Maine’s high school Class of 2020 got an early graduation gift recently: access to free summer courses at Maine’s community colleges.

Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum to be closed for the summer

The Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum, which usually opens for the season around Memorial Day weekend, has announced that it will be closed for the summer due to ongoing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Houlton Middle-High School announces Students of the Month of March, 2020

Houlton Middle-High School principal Tim Tweedie has announced its March Students of the Month.

Seven new trees planted in downtown Houlton

Town officials are optimistic that the third time will be the charm for planting trees in historic Market Square. Public works planted seven new trees on Thursday, May 28.

Green Valley Association salutes staff with special signs

Green Valley Association officials decided to place signs on client homes in Island Falls and Patten to boost the spirits of its staff and clients.

From the Bunkers – Week of May 25, 2020

Friends and members rejoice. Memorial Day weekend has come and gone and hails the start of the summer season. It’s come with a vengeance as we experience wicked hot days through the week.

Clowning around in the Shiretown

There was plenty of clowning around going on in the Shiretown May 24 as members of the Anah Shrine Klowns paid a visit to local nursing homes.

Residents react to Houlton council debate on playground closures

The closures of school and town playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts has proven to be a polarizing topic among residents.

‘Mobilize Katahdin’ looks to support region during COVID-19 crisis

But with the advent of COVID-19, the grant has led to a different kind of mobilization -- one that brings together organizations and local leaders of the community to provide mutual assistance and to connect residents to resources and information to help combat the pandemic.

Houlton council ponders playground dilemma

Should the town of Houlton open up its playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts for public use?

KMHS Class of 2020 top students unveiled

Katahdin Middle-High School Principal and Superintendent Marie Robinson has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2020.

Maine’s 2020 wild turkey season underway

Maine’s wild turkey season opened Saturday, May 2, a couple of days earlier than planned thanks to a decree by the Maine Fish and Wildlife Department.

Company to give book to high school seniors

Barresi Financial Inc. of Presque Isle has announced that they will donate a special book to all Aroostook County High School Seniors as a graduation present.

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