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Houlton High School senior is awarded Elks Legacy Scholarship

Samantha Johnson of Houlton is the 2022 recipient of the Legacy Scholarship from The Elks National Foundation.

From the Bunkers – Week of May 26, 2022

Over the long Memorial Day weekend, the Houlton Community Golf Course will be busy with many golfers enjoying a round or two of golf.

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces dividend

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.138 per share for the second quarter of 2022.

Houlton Bangor Savings Bank undergoes makeover

After several months of renovations, the lobby of Houlton’s Bangor Savings Bank is now complete.

Memorial Day services planned for Houlton

Veterans and their families will be lauded in Houlton Monday, May 30, as part of the town’s annual Memorial Day celebration.

Houlton’s University of Maine system recognizes graduates

A celebration was held May 12 at the Houlton Higher Education Center to recognize University of Maine System graduates who had a connection to the Houlton Center.

Houlton cemeteries decorated for the holiday

Houlton’s St. Mary’s Cemetery and Soldier Hill were once again adorned with hundreds of American Flags thanks to the efforts of local high school students.

Hodgdon High School names top students for 2022

Principal/Superintendent Stephen Fitzpatrick has named the 2022 honor students for Hodgdon Middle-High School.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 25, 2022

115 Years ago, May 29, 1907 New Barber Shop Opens – Mr. James Hoyt of Portage , has opened a barber shop here, and will be glad to see all his old friends in the chair.

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.

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.

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.

RSU 50 approves $4.1 million budget for next school year

An increase in educational taxes is in the works for the seven communities that make up RSU 50.

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