Houlton

4 weeks ago

Police may help enforce Houlton code violations

Ben Torres, code enforcement officer, presented the proposed changes to the Houlton town council earlier this month, explaining that he can send “clean up your yard” letters repeatedly but he does not have the authority to write a ticket.

4 weeks ago

1 dies in Amity building fire

The fire at 44 Emily Drive was reported to state fire marshals around 2:30 p.m., according to Maine Department of Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss.

1 month ago

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces quarterly dividend

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.175 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024. The dividend will be payable on December 20, to shareholders of record as of December 13. This dividend represents a 15.1 percent increase […]

1 month ago

Early census oddities

One of the frustrating things involving the early U.S. censuses (1790-1840) is that the members of the household aren’t named, nor their relationship to one another given.

1 month ago

Houlton student wins veteran interview program

Houlton Middle High School has announced that Peter Bonaparte, a dedicated and talented student, has won first place in the Cole Land Transportation Museum’s prestigious Veteran Interview Program. 

1 month ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of November 20, 2024

75 Years Ago – October 4, 1949
Over 500 Take Part In Folk Dance Festival — The Folk Dance Festival, which was held at the Recreation Center, proved to be a successful undertaking. Over 549 people participated in this Festival.