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New president of the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum

Paul Klein (left) has been voted in as president of the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum. He and his wife Cathy moved to Littleton several years ago from New Jersey.

Maine Public Utilities Commission observes Safe Digging Month

In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, as proclaimed by Gov. Janet Mills, the Maine Public Utilities Commission reminds Mainers of the dangers of digging without knowing the location of underground utilities.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

AMHC Sexual Assault Services joins the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault to highlight April as Sexual Assualt Awareness Month.

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of April 12, 2021

I’ve had enough winter, and I’m ready for warmer weather. We’ve certainly enjoyed these past days of warm and sun! I can’t wait to get into the yard and brighten it up. Winter leaves everything looking so … brown.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of April 12, 2021

Wednesday, April 14 HOULTON: All Recovery Check-in, 10 a.m. at Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope. FMI: 207-254-2213, cputnam@amhc.org, sholton@amhc.org.

Maine CDC investigating Madigan Estates for COVID-19 outbreak

After previously expressing hopes that Madigan Estates could open back up to the public, the Maine Center for Disease Control said Tuesday it is investigating the retirement community for an outbreak of COVID-19.

Carmichael selected as 2021’s Aroostook League Scholar-Athlete

Joel Carmichael, a senior at Greater Houlton Christian Academy, was selected as the school's 2021 Aroostook League Scholar-Athlete.

Opening day

Reagan Perfitt passes out a cone at the Houlton Farms Dairy Bar in Houlton Saturday on opening day.

Island Falls extends coin contest commemorating town’s 150th

A contest meant to commemorate the town of Island Falls’ 150th anniversary next year is being extended until the end of April.

Town council postpones potential visitor center sale after lengthy discussion

The Houlton Town Council voted to table an article regarding the potential sale of the Visitor Information Center, after holding a public hearing on the issue that lasted more than an hour.

SAD 70 goes remote after positive COVID-19 case

Students in SAD 70 are spending the week in a remote learning status after the district announced Sunday afternoon that a positive COVID-19 case was confirmed in one of the schools.

Shires capture Aroostook League Middle School Cheering Championship

The Houlton Middle School cheering squad reclaimed its crown as the top squad in Aroostook County Saturday with an energetic performance at the Aroostook League Middle School Cheering competition.

Houlton nursing home remains closed to visitors as more employees test positive for COVID-19

A Houlton nursing home that closed its doors to visitors last week after one employee tested positive for COVID-19 will remain closed for the time being as four more employees may also have contracted the virus.

Houlton track athletes preparing for success

There may still be spots of snow on the ground, but that has not stopped Houlton’s track and field athletes from getting an early start to the spring sports season.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week April 12, 2021

All too often we at the Ark Animal Sanctuary receive phone calls looking for kittens or specific types of cats like Siamese, rag dolls or Persians. Some people actually are very specific like it has to be a female, orange, long hair and not over one-year old.

Mill Pond School lists honor roll for the second trimester of 2020-21

Matthew Oliver, principal, of Mill Pond School in Hodgdon, has announced that the following students have been named to the school’s honor roll for the second trimester of the 2020-21 school year.

UMaine chancellor makes stops in County, encourages people to get vaccinated

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- As Maine expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people aged 16 and older, the University of Maine System is urging all students and employees to receive vaccinations and help the campuses move toward a more normal fall semester.

Littleton second-grader sets school fundraising record for American Heart Association

Sometimes when a youngster sets their sights on accomplishing a goal, miraculous things happen.

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