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Maine Mutual Group holds annual meeting

The annual meeting of Maine Mutual Group was held on April 13 at the company’s corporate headquarters in Presque Isle. Larry M. Shaw, president & chief executive officer announced, after a vote by policyholders present and by proxy, that the following directors were elected to a new three-year term: Samuel W. Collins, Jean M. Deighan and Larry M. Shaw.

County Commissioners give building improvement projects the OK

Two Aroostook County building improvement projects will move ahead, despite over-budget bids on both.

AMHC highlights Mental Health Month in May

May is Mental Health Month, and Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. joins Mental Health America in highlighting its “Back to Basics” campaign.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 18, 2022

115 Years Ago - May 22, 1907 Resigned from position -- Mr. C.V. Hewey, who has had charge of the Elks Club since its opening, has resigned his position.

SAD 70 approves new staffing hires, promotions

Staff changes are underway in SAD 70 as the school year rapidly winds to a close.

Caribou tennis squads hand Shires first loss of season

The powerhouse that is Caribou boys and girls tennis came to Houlton Wednesday to take on the undefeated Shires in a doubleheader.

Getting a handle on the best gobbler gear

Tom turkey remain in full mating mode during the second half of the season, so circumstances are prime to bag and tag a turkey.

Agency on Aging online and in-person events

The Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers offer these upcoming educational and enjoyable events in May.

1950 census search

The 1950 census was released April 1 on the website of the National Archives (NARA) at www.archives.gov/reserach/census. Fee-based sites such as Ancestry.com also host the census.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 11, 2022

115 Years Ago - May 15, 1907 Fire damages property -- On Thursday the Fire Company was called to Monticello to protect property adjoining the B. & A. passenger depot, which caught fire about 8:30, and was totally destroyed.

Katahdin Middle-High School announces top students

Shelley Lane, principal at Katahdin Middle-High School, has announced this year’s top students for Honor Parts at this year’s graduation ceremony.

Caribou teacher hoping to shine light on Aroostook educators as Teacher of the Year

When Heather Anderson began teaching at Caribou Community School last fall, she never expected to end the school year this way.

Baseball, softball squads heat up on the diamond

As the temperatures have risen of late, so too has the play of area baseball and softball squads.

Houlton Elks celebrate National Honor Society students

On Wednesday, May 4, the Houlton Lodge of Elks No. 835 hosted a recognition dinner for local National Honor Society students, families and advisers.

Brewfest makes triumphant return to Shiretown

After three cancellations in the past two years, beer lovers could finally sample the latest in microbrews at the annual Blackfly Brewfest in Houlton.

Three fires in 2 days keep Houlton Fire Department busy

The Houlton Fire Department is experiencing a busy stretch of activity due to several fires in the area over the past week.

Longtime Houlton code enforcement officer steps down

The town of Houlton is without a code enforcement officer, following the resignation of Kevin Tingley.

Critical fire conditions today from the St. John Valley to Presque Isle

The National Weather Service Office in Caribou issued a critical fire warning for northern Aroostook County Friday until 7 p.m.

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