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Hodgdon soccer splits with Easton

The Hodgdon boys and girls soccer teams hosted Easton last Thursday, with the Hawks splitting on the day.

Two fall festivals filled downtown Houlton with art, music and much more

Downtown Houlton was the place to be Saturday as two overlapping festivals filled Market Square and Main Street with artistic creations, beautiful music and all of the latest harvest goodies.

From the Bunkers – Week of September 21, 2022

Over the weekend, the annual Ryan Wright Two-Person Scramble was held at Houlton Community Golf Course. Coming in first was Randy Lincoln and Sean Dolomont, while second place went to Aaron Peabody and Tony Marino; and third place went to Daniel and Traci Peabody.

Shires split soccer games with visiting Fort Kent

Whenever Fort Kent and Houlton meet on the girls soccer pitch, a thrilling and competitive game typically follows.

Hope & Justice Project focuses on community involvement

Violence is never OK. But sometimes rural isolation, family moves, no available housing, no transportation and a lack of information keeps people trapped in often dangerous domestic abuse situations and breaking free seems next to impossible, experts say.

Mitchell tabbed as next Katahdin High School principal

One local school district’s loss will be another's gain as a long-time educator in Houlton’s RSU 29 district is slated to become the next principal for Katahdin Middle-High School.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 14, 2022

75 Years Ago - Sept. 11, 1947 Sherman soldier wins first place — T/5 Gordon Lane, grandson of Mrs. Eldora Grant, in care of Ivan Hunt, Sherman, has won first place in the metal work section of the Army Special Services crafts contest semi-finals held recently at Philippine Ryukyus Command headquarters in Manila.

Your Welsh ancestors

Do you have Welsh ancestry? Many who do haven’t tried to do much research in Welsh records. The Welsh are a proud people, descendants of Celts. My own Welsh heritage stems from the Merrick/Meyrick line from the Isle of Anglesey, now Anglesey County. For about 20 years it was part of Gwynedd County, but after 1996 was reestablished as an independent county.

Sharing a new journey

My friends, I must apologize to you for my long absence. I am in the midst of a journey like no other; one I did not choose, yet one that has changed my life in unimaginable ways. As for the lessons learned, they are far too numerous to categorize or list.

Honoring first responders on the 9/11 anniversary

Twenty-one years ago, I was working in the woods, out of cell phone range and miles away from the closest television. It seems like a lifetime ago — I had just graduated from the University of Maine at Fort Kent, celebrated my 29th birthday and had never stepped foot in the Statehouse as an elected official.

County partners launch broadband survey

A countywide effort is underway by the Aroostook Partnership, Aroostook County and a broadband company to gather data on broadband use and availability throughout Aroostook County.

County runners hold their own against central Maine squads

Aroostook County cross country runners were challenged by squads from central Maine Sept. 9 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

RSU 29 board OKs free milk plan for students

Free milk will be available for all students in RSU 29, thanks to the efforts of the district’s school board.

Houlton Police Chief proposes upgrade of department’s aging firearms

Replacing police officers’ aging firearms and Vietnam-era government surplus rifles tops the Houlton Police Department’s needs in the proposed 2023 Capital Plan.

Soccer squads remain busy on the pitch

With the fall temperatures far hotter than normal, the play of local boys and girls soccer teams also heated up this past week.

RSU 29 menu Week of September 14, 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.

Healthy Living for ME recognizes September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact that falls have on the lives of millions of Americans each year and take steps to prevent falls.

Harvest Festival returns this Saturday in downtown Houlton

The annual Harvest Festival returns to downtown Houlton this weekend to herald in the upcoming autumn season.

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