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Danforth celebrates annual Summerfest

It was a time to salute all things summer in the community of Danforth over the weekend as the town celebrated its annual Summerfest.

Houlton Peanut Carnival signals end of summer recreation programs

A new king and queen were crowned at the 65th annual Houlton Peanut Carnival Thursday evening at the Gentle Memorial Building.

Births announced at Houlton Regional Hospital during June and July, 2022

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital.

A time for tenting no more

It may have taken nearly 22 years of marriage, but I think I have finally convinced my wife that tenting is no fun.

Florence Nason presented with Boston Post Cane for Linneus

Florence Nason wore many hats during her time as a municipal leader for the town of Linneus. The one-time town clerk and town manager, Nason was the guest of honor for Saturday’s Linneus Field Day parade and was presented with the Boston Post Cane as the town’s oldest living resident.

Peanut Carnival to make return after 2-year hiatus

The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department will hold its end of summer camp festival, more commonly known as the Peanut Carnival, after a two-year haitus.

Houlton High School Class of 1982 40th reunion

The Houlton High School Class of 1982 will hold 40-year reunion activities Aug. 5-6. All members of the class over the years are welcome to attend the events.

Cary Medical Center births for May and June, 2022

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center:

Births at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital – April & May, 2022

Among the “special deliveries” born at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in April and May 2022 were the following:

Births at Houlton Regional Hospital – June, 2022

The following births were recently announced at Houlton Regional Hospital:

Houlton Fair caps off patriotic Fourth of July weekend

The Houlton Agricultural Fair came to an explosive finish Monday evening as an impressive fireworks display illuminated the night sky.

Chamber strawberry shortcake sale is another smashing success

Downtown Houlton was the place to be Thursday afternoon for all those with a sweet tooth thanks to the Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce, which held its annual Strawberry Shortcake Sale in Market Square. A major fundraiser for the chamber, the popular event did not disappoint again this year.

Births at Cary Medical Center – April & May, 2022

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center:

Presque Isle plans free Fourth of July festivities

Old and new traditions will mingle next week when the city of Presque Isle and Elks Lodge 1954 join forces for the second year to help residents celebrate the Fourth of July.

Massive parade highlights Anah Shriners summer celebration

A cooler, rainy weekend did little to dampen the spirits of the Anah Shriners who gathered in Houlton for the 2022 Summer Ceremonial.

Swedish traditions return to Aroostook with annual celebration of summer

Three years after scaling back activities due to COVID-19, people in Maine's only Swedish colony once again came together to celebrate the arrival of summer in similar fashion as their ancestors.

McGill’s Community Band ramps up for its summer season

The sounds of summer are alive and well in Houlton.

Births at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in February and March of 2022

Among the “special deliveries” born at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in February and March 2022 were the following:

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