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Houlton area From our Files – Week of August 17, 2022

75 Years Ago - Aug. 14, 1947 Diamond will be dedicated to Bob Ruth — The Houlton Town Council voted at a meeting Monday evening to name the new baseball field at Community Park in honor of Robert M. Ruth, former star athlete at Houlton High School, who was killed in action in France, July 29, 1944.

Johnston appointed event coordinator for Eclipse Maine 2024

With plans starting almost two years ago and less than two years remaining until Eclipse Maine 2024, the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation’s Attraction Committee reviewed candidate resumes for the position of eclipse event coordinator.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, July 25-31, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of July 25-31, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Aug. 1-7, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 1-7, including the following.

Van Buren comes out the winner at Aroostook County Firefighters Muster

Five firefighting teams from northern and central Aroostook went head to head Saturday, with Van Buren Fire Department scoring the biggest points out of them all.

New town clock will be placed in downtown Houlton thanks to donation

A new, old-fashioned timepiece will soon be erected in downtown Houlton thanks to the generosity of a local organization.

Nomination papers now available for multiple seats on town boards

Residents interested in serving on municipal or school boards will have ample opportunity to do so this fall. Houlton Town Clerk Khylee Wampler announced that nomination papers are available at the town office for a variety of seats for the upcoming November election.

Houlton Masons host widows of former members

Monument Lodge No. 96 in Houlton entertained six widows of deceased lodge members Thursday evening, Aug. 4, with a supper at the Hidden Springs Winery in East Hodgdon.

Island Falls Kayak/Canoe Race features strong group of paddlers

On Sunday, July 31, the Island Falls Lakes Association (IFLA) sponsored its 18th annual Around-the-Pond Canoe/Kayak/SUP Races at Birch Point Lodge and Campground on Pleasant Lake in Island Falls.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of August 12, 2022

Every once in a while you meet someone who touches your heart. In April, we were approached by a very kind gentleman who was very worried about two very young cats who were born on his property. Their mother had disappeared and the brother and sister were left to fend for themselves. They were under a year old and he did not want the same fate to fall on them as it did with their mom.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of August 10, 2022

75 Years Ago - August 7, 1947 Commended for outstanding work — The Houlton Fire Department recently received a letter of commendation for the work they have done in firefighting the past year. The letter was sent by Arnold Peabody, acting chairman of the Town Council, and said, “Chief and Members of the Houlton Fire Department, Gentlemen:

Littleton Family Fun Day delivers on promise

A nostalgic throwback to simpler times, the Littleton Family Fun Day drew families, extended families and vacationing passers-by to the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Training Days

Dexter and I had our first training session with Tyler Jones at Purpose Pups the Monday following our first weekend together. We had barely survived the weekend, and I was ready for some help training this high energy husky.

Island Falls closes out 150th celebration with massive parade

It seems only fitting that one of the largest parades in the town’s history closed out the Island Falls 150th birthday celebration Sunday afternoon.

From the Bunkers – Week of August 10, 2022

What a hot few days we just had. Looks like some much needed rain is coming, that will only make the course look greener and play even better.

Pet Talk – Week of August 10, 2022

I met Ellen Cotton after we both moved back to Houlton from the southern part of Maine. She visited the shelter often after I was employed as a manager in 2016.

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.

Rotary Gets an update from Sheriff Gillen

More than 25 Rotarians attended the weekly meeting on Monday, Aug. 1, either in-person or via Zoom.

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