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Houlton Police log – July, 2020

The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents through the month of July.

Houlton area What’s Happening – Week of July 27, 2020

Wednesday, July 29 HOULTON: SMART Recovery, Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, 36 North St., 7 p.m. FMI: 207-254-2213.

Historical society to hold classic apron sale

Like many of its counterparts in other communities, it has been a difficult spring and summer for fundraising for the Island Falls Historical Society.

Houlton Police seeking public’s help in apprehending burglary suspect

The Houlton Police Department is looking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect believed to be connected with two burglaries that occurred early Tuesday morning.

Hospital lab completes successful inspection

Most of 2020 has been consumed by the events and issues surrounding COVID-19. However, that didn’t stop the laboratory at Houlton Regional Hospital from completing a successful state Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments inspection of their laboratory services.

Houlton Town Office receives COVID-19 makeover

The lobby at the Houlton Town Office has received a bit of a makeover, thanks to the federal CARES Act.

LUPC accepts Pickett Mountain mining petition from Canadian company as complete to process

Wolfden Resources Corp., a Canadian mining company based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, has had its zoning petition for 528 acres of land in northern Penobscot County accepted.

Houlton Higher Education Center plans summer reading event

The Houlton Higher Education Center will unveil a new interactive summer reading program, Friday, July 31, in the hopes of stimulating young minds.

From the Bunkers – Week of July 27, 2020

Hello friends. Here we are near the end of July. Another summer month goes by. We are still in search of a good soaking rain. The golf course is looking good. Although the grass is growing, our grounds crew is keeping pace.

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. reports second quarter results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced second-quarter earnings of $2.46 million, or $0.74 per common share.

Teen Leadership Camp presents scholarship

The Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp, based in Caribou and serving students all over Aroostook County, recently presented its annual Gwen Turner Memorial Scholarship.

RSU 29 announces new athletic director

RSU 29 has named a new part-time athletic director to take over the sports programs for the district. Superintendent Ellen Halliday announced Wednesday that Edward “Phlatt” Mclean was selected for the position.

MDOT paving projects benefit Patten area

Roads in the Patten area are getting a much-needed facelift this summer.

Island Falls and Danforth to celebrate smaller ‘Summerfests’

Summer in Maine is typically when communities across the state come together to celebrate their heritage, catch up with family and friends and enjoy a variety of tasty treats. While COVID-19 has put a damper on many of these celebrations, two communities in Aroostook County are determined to hold their “Summerfest” celebrations in one form or another.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, July 6-12, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of July 6-12, including the following.

Time to “dew” it again

“My eyes glaze over when you talk about that. Why not stick to the old percentage thing?” That was a recent comment I received, complaining about my frequent summertime use of dew point to describe how muggy or not muggy the air is.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, July 13-19, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of July 13-19, including the following.

All in a name

As I wrote in my last column, researching during the pandemic was challenging with the internet the most available source. This led to some frustrations, as you will see.

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